Silver Star Properties, a renowned real estate investment firm, has shifted towards the self-storage sector, evidenced by the recent acquisition of two facilities in Houston. As reported by Multi-Housing News, the facilities were purchased from Harrison Street Real Estate Capital, totaling 115,126 rentable square feet and expanding Silver Star’s footprint in the City. The properties,…
Quoting Jodi Jacobson from the world of high-brow economics, we will have a little chinwag about a behemoth in the self-storage industry. Please contain your excitement – today, we’re spotlighting Public Storage (NYSE:NYSE: PSA). Jacobson recently penned a riveting epic about the rose-tinted future of this overlooked yet pixie-like industry on Seeking Alpha. Now, let’s…
In a comprehensive piece penned by Gary Edmonds, owner of Pike Co. Storage on Inside Self Storage, the world of boat and RV storage is illuminated. Unlike traditional self-storage facilities, Boat and RV storage brings a more upbeat clientele, a testament to the joy these profusely cherished possessions bring their owners. However, this unique facet…
Iron Storage, a privately-held company that operates self-storage facilities in six U.S. states, recently unveiled its innovative management software. The new software platform will allow the company to manage its facilities remotely, assuring the maintenance of their high standards for cleanliness, security, and customer service across all locations. Faraz Hemani, CEO of Iron Storage, recognized…
In the latest episode of the Self-Storage Podcast, Scott Meyers delves deep into the intricacies of self-storage site development. Titled “Breaking Ground: The Next Steps in Self Storage Site Development,” Scott offers a thorough walkthrough from zoning challenges to final construction hurdles. But is this episode a gold mine of information or just a lengthy…
Swivl and Storagely’s Unit Connect Launch Swivl and Storagely released “Unit Connect,” enhancing the self-storage rental process by 400%, streamlining customer navigation directly to units. URL: Modern Storage Media Extra Space Storage Q1 2024 Earnings Release Extra Space Storage Inc. will disclose its Q1 2024 earnings and hold a conference call, essential for industry insights…
SS&C to SmartStop: ‘You Stock, We’ll Account’ in Latest REIT Tech Mashup Dear Self-Storage Savants, We all know your beloved knick-knacks and heirlooms deserve a posh place to lounge during their off-season — and for that, you turn to self-storage giants like SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Well, guess what? The geniuses have now partnered…
In just a short six-month period, cutting-edge RV storage facility CP Rentals has been transformed from an architectural blueprint to a fully functioning service powerhouse in the heart of Abilene, Texas. The original blog post discussing these developments was penned here by an unnamed author for Toy Storage Nation. CP Rentals’ owner, Bill Guilliam, is…
Self-storage facilities are always looking for ways to streamline operations and maximize revenue. One potential avenue, detailed by Carlos Kaslow, General Counsel to the Self Storage Association, in a post titled “Should You be Doing Online Auctions?”, is transitioning in-person auctions to an online platform, unlocking flexibility and asset fluidity. Kaslow, a law expert and…
Over coffee this morning, I found an article on the Inside Self Storage website titled “Going After Your Next Self-Storage Management Position: A 4-Step Plan to Reach the Brass Ring” by Lisa Pyle. Link Here. This blog post is overly simplistic, lacking in originality, without substance beyond clickbait, and has no business being published by…