You can’t buy a self-storage facility without a survey. But most buyers do not get the most out of the survey nor do they understand what a proper survey should even reflect. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the topic of surveys and what you can do to get a more successful survey drawn.

Forget everything you’ve seen and heard – the days of the high-rise, climate-controlled storage facility are over. Americans are fleeing urban centers and moving to suburban and exurban markets which offer lower crime, better home values, and superior schools. And with this migration has emerged the new growth sector of self-storage investing: the traditional roll-up door original in suburban and exurban markets. In this video we describe how the strategy on self-storage investing has changed and where you want to position yourself going forward.

If you are considering investment options for 2024, then here’s one to take a serious look at. It’s a basic beginner’s self-storage facility in an exurban market. In this video we review this investment concept, what the numbers look like, and why this is the future of self-storage success.

Some sellers are flexible and other won’t budge on their price. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some creative ways to achieve a good price when the seller is unwilling to work with the buyer or acknowledge the normal rules of negotiating.

The self-storage industry has been on a steady growth trajectory for several years, with the Self Storage Association reporting that the U.S. self-storage industry generated over $39 billion in annual revenue in 2020. For investors and operators, this presents a golden opportunity to acquire undervalued assets that can offer significant returns. But how do you spot these hidden gems?

The self-storage industry, once viewed as a traditional sector, has been undergoing a significant transformation in recent years. This metamorphosis is largely driven by technological advancements. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Internet of Things (IoT), modern technology is reshaping the way self-storage facilities operate, offering enhanced user experiences and promising greater returns on investment.