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By Marc Goodin It stands to reason most self-storage can’t charge higher rents or they would be charging more than the competition. And...

By Ed Clement The ease of obtaining a zoning variance can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the specific zoning...

by Marc Goodin This might sound a bit odd, but it is true. Let me show you the proof – the numbers. Let's say your managers work 54...

an article by ChatGPT Over the past three decades, the self-storage industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation. Once a humble...

By Ed Clement Your signage can make or break your facility. It is your hello to the community, it's showing your customers you care, and...

By Ed Clement There are people that would truly like to get into the self-storage business. They have done enough research to know it is...

by: Josh Parker Communication between the owner and manager of a facility is important, we all know that, but communication that is not...

By Ed Clement There are four ways for you to launch a Storage Authority business and we have the answers you need, regardless of the...

By Marc Goodin There are a ton of books, videos, and seminars on how to develop and operate a self-storage business. In fact, ...

By Ed Clement Yes, the landscaping of a self-storage facility can definitely influence a potential renter. While the primary purpose of a...

by Marc Goodin. That is just 1.92 extra rentals a week. Wow thats $200,000 of additional profits. It comes down to 2 things. 1)...

By Ed Clement Storage Cafe’s survey of nearly 18,000 people reveals that one in five (21%) of Americans are currently using self-storage....

By Ed Clement We have real-life experience from working in the self-storage trenches for many years. We know what makes a good location...

By Marc Goodin. Of course, everyone asks this before they start any business. I like to say that is asking how much a house costs. ...

By Ed Clement Let’s Take a Look at the Pros and Cons. If you want to put in absolutely zero time and have no input into the operation, a...

by Marc Goodin. Location, Location, Location, you have heard it a thousand times. Now as we have hit a new high in the fed...

By Ed Clement What kind of training and support will I receive from Storage Authority – before I open, then on an ongoing basis as I...

by Marc Goodin. Sounds good, but next to impossible. It is easy to look back. From 2009 to 2022 you could borrow often borrow money...

By Ed Clement How? Steady Rent Prices: Tenants not particularly price sensitive. Long Term Tenants: High switching costs & perceived vs....

By Ed Clement We have you covered with our proprietary “Dynamic Ease Development Series.” Finding Land Through Pre-Opening Tasks. This...