Just when the interest rate environment had started to stabilize, the war in Iran has thrown a monkey wrench into that smooth trajectory. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the potential impact to U.S. interest rates from the current turbulent markets.

Buying self-storage is not just about finding the right property. You also have to get it under contract at a price and on terms that make sense. That takes negotiation skill. Over time, a few lessons tend to matter more than the rest.

Tackling Tough Negotiators While most sellers are good-natured and fair, there are also ones that are nearly impossible to work with. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the proactive steps to disarming even the toughest negotiators.

Picking a real estate niche is not just a preference. It is a decision about how hard you will have to work to earn the same dollar, and how often surprises will erase your progress.

Dr. Wayde Elliott DMD was a prominent dentist who found a different calling as a self-storage developer and investor. Learn his fascinating story in this 30-minute discussion, which includes how he finds and finances his properties as well as his lessons learned and predictions on the market going forward. Frank Rolfe is on hand to keep the questions fast-paced and fact-based. If you are thinking about investing in self-storage, this is probably the best 30 minutes you’ll spend this year.

Every smart self-storage facility owner strives to be properly protected from risk by carrying the correct insurance. But do you have every base covered? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some of the risks you may not have considered.