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May 15, 2023
The Truth About the Difference Between Storage Authority and Third-Party Management.
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...

May 12, 2023
six steps to find Zoning permitted for self-storage
By Garrett Byrd At Storage Authority Franchise, we believe that knowledge is the key to success in the self-storage industry. Whether...

May 8, 2023
What kind of training and support will I receive from Storage Authority?
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...

May 6, 2023
Timing the Self Storage Market and interest rates
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...

May 5, 2023
Why is it so hard to find self-storage land?
By Garrett Byrd It can be painstaking trying to find land without proper guidance. It takes the right team, along with consistent and...

May 1, 2023
The Truth About Self-Storage and How it Can Benefit You.
By Ed Clement How? Steady Rent Prices: Tenants not particularly price sensitive. Long Term Tenants: High switching costs & perceived vs....

Apr 29, 2023
manned or unmanned self-storage facility?
By Garrett Byrd Our Storage Authority Franchise owners have the luxury of the best of both worlds. We have a customer-centric approach...


Apr 24, 2023
More on How We Help You Navigate Swiftly Through the Maze and Costly Traps.
By Ed Clement We have you covered with our proprietary “Dynamic Ease Development Series.” Finding Land Through Pre-Opening Tasks. This...


Apr 23, 2023
interview with a (ROBS) Expert- Retirement funds for self storage
By Garrett Byrd What exactly is a ROBS (Rollovers as Business Startups) arrangement and can I use this arrangement for my self-storage...


Apr 17, 2023
The Truth About Franchising.
By Ed Clement By Ed Clement Franchising with an established self-storage brand can give you instant recognition and credibility in the...

Apr 14, 2023
7 Tips on Marketing to the Four D's of Self-storage: Downsizing, Death, Divorce, and Dislocation
Garrett Byrd Self Storage is a transition business. Depending on your market you will have customers that stay with you for multiple...

Apr 12, 2023
Free self storage pre opening checklist
By Marc Goodin A self storage owner has an incredible amount of things to do in the 6 months prior to opening to have a very successful...

Apr 10, 2023
Here's More on Who Should Become Storage Authority Owners.
By Ed Clement A Storage Authority franchise is right for anyone who wants to combine the best of three investment opportunities – make a...

Apr 7, 2023
What Exactly is a Self-Storage Cap rate?
By Garrett Byrd A capitalization rate (also known as cap rate) is a metric used in real estate to estimate the value of income-producing...


Apr 3, 2023
Bet You Didn't Know Where Self-Storage Started.
By Ed Clement The humble history of the modern American storage unit is usually credited to Lauderdale Storage in Fort Lauderdale,...

Mar 31, 2023
Storage Authority Franchise-new Owner Interview
By Garrett Byrd Franchising offers a unique opportunity for individuals who want to own their own business but do not want to start from...

Mar 27, 2023
Be smart & save time looking for land!
By Ed Clement Finding land: The first 4 steps. Step 1: Call the Town Planner or Zoning Agent and ask these four questions: 1) Which...

Mar 24, 2023
Storage Authority Awards our 3rd Franchise in 2023
By Garrett Byrd We are delighted to welcome you as the newest member of our franchise family! It is with great pleasure that we extend...


Mar 20, 2023
7 Surprising Ways New Construction Beats Buying Existing Facilities?
By Ed Clement Sketch by Marc Goodin CEO of Storage Authority 1. Be closer to home. There are very limited quality facilities presently...

Mar 18, 2023
3 Incredible Tax strategies to put more $$$ into your Pocket!
by Marc Goodin As Shark Tanks, Kevin Oleary always says it is not only how much you make but how much you get to keep after taxes. Here...
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