The September 2022 Self Storage Investing Newsletter

Why Hiring Away Self-Storage Managers From Competitors Is Not Always Successful

When you are looking for a self-storage facility manager, you often surmise that the best course of action is simply to steal the manager from the competitor down the street. It seems like a smart plan – you already can see what you get based on that property’s performance, right? The truth is that hiring the manager from down the street is not always the best plan.

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Self Storage University Podcast: Episode 60 - Thoughts On Signing A Broker NDA

Many self-storage brokers are going to want you to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before they will give you the information on some properties. But is that a good idea? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to discuss what NDAs are and offer some tips to consider when you have to sign them.

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Self Storage University Podcast: Episode 59 - Using Tools To Predict A Location’s Future

In an environment where many of the best self-storage deals are in American suburbs and exurbs it’s critical that you choose locations in the “path of progress” so that your occupancy and rents are always growing with the expanding population in these neighborhoods. But how can you predict the future of a self-storage location? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the many tools available to gauge the future growth of a location.

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