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While owners understand that move-outs are a natural part of the self-storage business model, the past few months have presented challenges in gaining occupancy traction. Enhancing curb appeal is vital for facilities to attract more rentals and improve occupancy rates. Despite some markets having high rental activity, the net impact on occupancy has been minimal due […]

You’ve probably heard the big news by now: Extra Space has acquired Life Storage and has become the largest operator, accounting for approximately 13% of square feet in the storage industry. And let’s not forget that in the fall of 2022 they acquired Storage Express which was over 100 remote locations. But what’s important is […]

The buzz words in our industry are “recession resistant” and “downturn proof.” And I will say that I have never driven by a property that was once a self storage facility and is now converted to another use. But I have seen numerous other property types that are now attractive self storage businesses. As a […]

Small actions today can make a BIG difference in valuations tomorrow. Your focus must shift from how the self-storage asset class has performed in the last couple of years to how YOUR facility will perform moving forward. As cap rates increase, owners must be protective of their net operating income (NOI) and hyper-focused on all […]

You need to know your numbers and know someone who understands your needs. The 2023 focus shifts from how the self storage asset class has performed to how YOUR facility will perform! Self storage owners and investors have lived on a high for the past several years, as valuations increased 40-68% in many markets across […]

? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas ?….. Actually- I’m not! Because snow in the south is often times a nightmare. We aren’t prepared for it or seasoned in it. Sort of like owning a business during “a downturn,” if you’re not prepared for it or seasoned in it …your dreams can turn into a […]

Luke Sauls, of Sauls Storage Group, is pleased to announce the sale of Stor-All Self Storage in Alachua, FL. The self-storage market continues to thrive as its property valuations soar. Self- storage is one of only a few industries remaining constant in the current uncertain economy. Stor-All Self Storage, Alachua, is a 225 unit facility […]

Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, of Sauls Storage Group is pleased to announce the sale of Jackson Lake Storage, in Monticello, GA. 2021 proved to be another stellar year for the self-storage market. According to recent studies, it continues to be one of the very few industries seemingly unharmed by the COVID 19 pandemic. Both rental […]

Generational Wealth Begins With Good Stewardship As Self-Storage Investment Brokers, we daily discuss in great detail the value of self-storage owners’ and investors’ facilities in today’s market, along with their high expectations of the returns on their investments. According to The Green Street Commercial Property Price Index®, “The all-property index increased 24% in 2021 with […]