Construction/Development

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Digital]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:11:40 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Two (2) Guidebooks
PDF Format

NOTE: These digital Guidebooks are in PDF format. Upon completion of purchase, they will be immediately available in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Digital]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2024 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a softcover format, click here.

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Softcover]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:13:46 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Contents: Two (2) Guidebooks
Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)

NOTE: The 2024 ISS Guidebooks are being printed. We expect pre-orders to ship no later than Jan. 19. If you don’t want to wait, you can instead purchase a digital copy, which will be immediately delivered to your “My On-Demand Library.” See the link to the digital version below..

Inside Self-Storage 2024 Guidebook Series [Softcover]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2024 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2024 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a digital format, click here.

Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 [Digital]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:15:58 GMT

This Guidebook is designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation. It addresses real estate, finance, development and construction.

104 Pages
PDF Format

NOTE: This digital Guidebook is a PDF. Upon completion of purchase, it will be immediately available to you in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 [Digital]
Buying or building a self-storage facility has evolved into a complex process as markets have become increasingly competitive and saturated. This Guidebook is designed to help individuals who want to invest in the business, establish a facility or expand an existing property. It addresses several critical areas: investing, real estate, finance, development, design, construction and building components, sustainability and ancillary services.

This publication will give you the foundation you need to create a successful project and maximize its profitability. Topics include:

Investing

Advice for newcomers
Deal networking
Buying vs. building
Raising capital
Pro forma tips
Cost return
Industry oversupply
Social tokens

Real Estate

Market overview
Finding land
Deal-killers
Distressed properties
Deal structures
Due diligence
Capitalization rates
Facility value
Capital expenditures
Sale preparation

Finance

Loan options
Lending outlook
Loan packages/approval
Refinancing
Maturing debt
CMBS financing
Construction financing
SBA loans
Clean-energy financing

Development & Design

Team assembly
Design-build approach
First-facility tips
Class-A must-haves
Site selection
Feasibility
Zoning
Site layout
Design trends

Construction & Components

Budgeting
Timelines
Materials
Metal construction
Multi-story
Conversions
Case studies
Renovations

Sustainability

Eco-friendly design
Lighting
Solar power

Ancillaries

Vehicle storage
Boat/RV storage
Storage condos

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a softcover format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2024 series, click here.

Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 [Softcover]

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:13:46 GMT

Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)
Length: 104 Pages

NOTE: The 2024 ISS Guidebooks are being printed. We expect pre-orders to ship no later than Jan. 19. If you don’t want to wait, you can instead purchase a digital copy, which will be immediately delivered to your “My On-Demand Library.” See the link to the digital version below..

Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 [Softcover]
Buying or building a self-storage facility has evolved into a complex process as markets have become increasingly competitive and saturated. This Guidebook is designed to help individuals who want to invest in the business, establish a facility or expand an existing property. It addresses several critical areas: investing, real estate, finance, development, design, construction and building components, sustainability and ancillary services.

This publication will give you the foundation you need to create a successful project and maximize its profitability. Topics include:

Investing

Advice for newcomers
Deal networking
Buying vs. building
Raising capital
Pro forma tips
Cost return
Industry oversupply
Social tokens

Real Estate

Market overview
Finding land
Deal-killers
Distressed properties
Deal structures
Due diligence
Capitalization rates
Facility value
Capital expenditures
Sale preparation

Finance

Loan options
Lending outlook
Loan packages/approval
Refinancing
Maturing debt
CMBS financing
Construction financing
SBA loans
Clean-energy financing

Development & Design

Team assembly
Design-build approach
First-facility tips
Class-A must-haves
Site selection
Feasibility
Zoning
Site layout
Design trends

Construction & Components

Budgeting
Timelines
Materials
Metal construction
Multi-story
Conversions
Case studies
Renovations

Sustainability

Eco-friendly design
Lighting
Solar power

Ancillaries

Vehicle storage
Boat/RV storage
Storage condos

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a digital format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2024 series, click here.

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:17:54 GMT

Get 42 seminars addressing the full spectrum of self-storage: development, construction, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology and more. Enjoy significant savings!

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 42 hours

Please Note: Streaming videos are viewable through an embedded player from your "My On-Demand Library." Purchased titles are uploaded nightly into customer accounts by the system, usually by 8 p.m. Central Time, though times may vary. This means it may take up to 24 hours for videos to appear in your library, depending on what time of day your transaction was processed. Thank you for your patience.

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all 42 sessions from the Building, Editor’s Choice, Investing, Operations, Technology, Wealth and Staffing education tracks at the 2023 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing important topics related to self-storage development, construction, customer experience, investment, ownership, management, marketing, technology, legal issues and more. It includes:

Self-Storage Building 2023 Education Video Package

Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market
Value Engineering in Self-Storage: Cinching the Purse Strings on Your Next Construction Project
Exceeding Expectations of Self-Storage With Aesthetically Superior Design
My Pain, Your Gain: The Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Building Self-Storage
Never Break the (Supply) Chain: Sourcing Materials and Prices for Self-Storage Projects
Driving Success: Designing Vehicle Flow and Parking for Your Self-Storage Property
Living the Dream: How We Built Our First Self-Storage Facility and Lessons Learned

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Meets the Blockchain: Social Tokens and How They Could Transform Industry Investing
Surviving the Forest of Social Media: How Any Self-Storage Operator Can Make It on Their Own
The One Stop Way: Why and How We Turned Our Self-Storage Portfolio Into a Self-Sustaining Brand
Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips
Inside the Box, Outside the Lines: Real-Life Innovation in Self-Storage Conversion Projects
Federal Laws That Apply to Your Local Self-Storage Facility and How They Impact Your Business
What You Need to Know About Digital Marketing in the New Era of Data Privacy

Self-Storage Investing 2023 Education Video Package

What’s What in Self-Storage Real Estate? Living in the Now, Forecasting the Future
Interpreting Self-Storage Facility Value in Today’s Changeable Market
Getting Self-Storage Owners to Sell Their Facilities: Insider Acquisition Tips
Traversing the Sea of Self-Storage Finance, No Matter the Economic Climate
The Newbie Investor’s Guide: Finding a Successful Start in Self-Storage
Getting Out, Cashing In: Positioning Your Self-Storage Property for Sale
Securing Funds in a Time of Uncertainty: Insight to Self-Storage Underwriting

Self-Storage Operations 2023 Education Video Package

30 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Self-Storage Operation
Going Nuclear With Your NOI: Ways to Ignite Income, Defuse Expenses and Fuel Facility Value
The Self-Storage Metrics Every Manager Must Know—and Leverage—to Be Utterly Indispensable
The Perfect Marketing Mix: Blending Digital and Traditional Tactics to Get More Business in the Door
Their Perception Is Your Reality: How to Influence the Key Groups That Determine Self-Storage Success
Which Way Is Up? Where Google Is Headed and How It’s Going to Help You Outrank Competitors
The Self-Storage Glow-Up: 5 Things Your Facility Needs to Be the Best Revenue-Getter

Self-Storage Technology 2023 Education Video Package

Avoiding Overload: How to Honestly Evaluate Your Self-Storage Technology Needs
Insider Tips for Automating Self-Storage and Making That Coveted Mailbox Money
Wielding Technology to Centralize—and Futurize—Your Self-Storage Sales Center
Shopping for Self-Storage Software? Guidance to Help You Grasp Types, Features and Benefits
How I Turned My Family's Self-Storage Operation on Its Head: An Automation Case Study
Running Defense: What You Need to Keep Your Self-Storage Facility Safe and Secure
Don’t Be a Cyber Sucker! Protecting Your Self-Storage Business From Online Attack

Self-Storage Wealth 2023 Education Video Package

5 Things You Must Know to Raise Money for Your Next Self-Storage Venture
Making Millions in Self-Storage: How to Find Opportunities, Outwit Competitors and Win Deals
Fast-Tracking Your Self-Storage Investment Portfolio: What It Takes and Lessons Learned
Getting Tactical About Taxes: Clever Strategies for Expanding Your Self-Storage Empire
For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages.

Self-Storage Staffing 2023 Education Video Package

Hiring Hell? Securing Top-Quality Self-Storage Staff, Even in Today’s Infernal Labor Market
The Intrapreneur Work Culture: What It Is and How Your Self-Storage Operation Can Get One
Give Them What They Want! Secrets to Staff Compensation, Motivation and Retention

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages.

Self-Storage Builder/Investor Essentials 2023 Education Video Package

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:23:00 GMT

Get 21 seminars that address important aspects of self-storage investing and development. This discount bundle offers insight to planning, building and design as well as real estate trends, finance and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 21 hours

Self-Storage Builder/Investor Essentials 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get 21 sessions from the Building, Investing, Wealth and Editor’s Choice education tracks at the 2023 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing important topics related to self-storage investing, development and construction. It includes:

Self-Storage Building 2023 Education Video Package

Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market
Value Engineering in Self-Storage: Cinching the Purse Strings on Your Next Construction Project
Exceeding Expectations of Self-Storage With Aesthetically Superior Design
My Pain, Your Gain: The Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Building Self-Storage
Never Break the (Supply) Chain: Sourcing Materials and Prices for Self-Storage Projects
Driving Success: Designing Vehicle Flow and Parking for Your Self-Storage Property
Living the Dream: How We Built Our First Self-Storage Facility and Lessons Learned

Self-Storage Investing 2023 Education Video Package

What’s What in Self-Storage Real Estate? Living in the Now, Forecasting the Future
Interpreting Self-Storage Facility Value in Today’s Changeable Market
Getting Self-Storage Owners to Sell Their Facilities: Insider Acquisition Tips
Traversing the Sea of Self-Storage Finance, No Matter the Economic Climate
The Newbie Investor’s Guide: Finding a Successful Start in Self-Storage
Getting Out, Cashing In: Positioning Your Self-Storage Property for Sale
Securing Funds in a Time of Uncertainty: Insight to Self-Storage Underwriting

Self-Storage Wealth 2023 Education Video Package

5 Things You Must Know to Raise Money for Your Next Self-Storage Venture
Making Millions in Self-Storage: How to Find Opportunities, Outwit Competitors and Win Deals
Fast-Tracking Your Self-Storage Investment Portfolio: What It Takes and Lessons Learned
Getting Tactical About Taxes: Clever Strategies for Expanding Your Self-Storage Empire

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Meets the Blockchain: Social Tokens and How They Could Transform Industry Investing
Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips
Inside the Box, Outside the Lines: Real-Life Innovation in Self-Storage Conversion Projects

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount package:

Total Self-Storage Solutions 2023 Education Video Package

Self-Storage Building 2023 Education Video Package

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:24:45 GMT

Get seven education sessions that address critical aspects of self-storage construction and development. This discount bundle offers insight to planning, budgeting, design trends, supply-chain issues and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 7 hours

Self-Storage Building 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Building education track at the 2023 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features self-storage experts discussing issues that are important to developers, investors and owners. It includes:

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Self-Storage Editor's Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 22:25:53 GMT

Get seven education sessions on important industry topics selected by Inside Self-Storage editors. This bundle offers insight to social tokens, marketing, boat/RV storage, conversions, legal issues and more.

Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 7 hours

Self-Storage Editor’s Choice 2023 Education Video Package

Streaming video is now available in discount packages! Now you can get all seven sessions from the Editor’s Choice education track at the 2023 Inside Self-Storage World Expo in one convenient bundle. This product offers significant savings off the individual video prices and features experts discussing important self-storage topics selected by the ISS editorial team. It includes:

For more detailed descriptions, please refer to the individual product pages. This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:19:29 GMT

In this session, learn how to use historical and current metrics to evaluate self-storage market potential as well as how the costs of debt, equity and construction alter returns.

Speaker: Brandon Grebe, Principal Partner, UpLift Development Group
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market

Many self-storage developers continue to pursue projects in markets that have traditionally made economic sense; however, due to rising costs and other factors, many of them no longer “pencil out” on the revenue side. Our presenter will show you how to use historical and current metrics to evaluate market potential and discuss how the costs of debt, equity and construction alter returns.

You'll learn:

How to evaluate a market for self-storage development
Historical metrics to use in your research
Current development metrics that’ll help you gauge project potential
How the cost of debt and equity change your return profile
The impact of construction costs on return

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Value Engineering in Self-Storage: Cinching the Purse Strings on Your Next Construction Project

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:22:06 GMT

Learn how to tighten your self-storge construction budget without sacrificing quality, functionality or aesthetics while applying strategies for site layout, interior finishes, exterior facade and more.

Speaker: Matt DePrato, Vice President of Preconstruction, Storage Construction
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Value Engineering in Self-Storage: Cinching the Purse Strings on Your Next Construction Project

Though it may seem like construction costs are becoming larger than self-storage buildings themselves, your next project doesn’t have to come with a class-A budget. Our presenter will show you how to tighten the purse without sacrificing quality, functionality or aesthetics, sharing strategies that can be applied to site layout, interior finishes, exterior facade, team hiring and more.

You'll learn:

Ways to simplify facility design without sacrificing curb appeal
Site layout that’ll please customers as well as your bank account
Tips to improve site security without going overboard
Smart ways to select interior finishes
How to save money when hiring your construction team

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Exceeding Expectations of Self-Storage With Aesthetically Superior Design

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:23:08 GMT

Cities and consumers have raised expectations for self-storage aesthetics. Get tips on how to exceed these demands by creating facility designs that are timeless, memorable and admired.

Speaker: David Baca, Architect and Principal, Baca
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Exceeding Expectations of Self-Storage With Aesthetically Superior Design

Municipalities have become more demanding about the aesthetics of self-storage facilities, especially when they’re outside industrial development zones. At the same time, consumers increasingly expect facilities to look and feel good. Our presenter will provide tips to meet and exceed these expectations by creating facility designs that are timeless, memorable and admired—all without breaking the budget.

You'll learn:

The importance of good self-storage design
How to apply architectural context to the neighborhood
How aesthetic expectations have changed, including the function of the leasing office
Façade designs that satisfy consumers, city officials and stringent architectural requirements
How to decipher the architectural guidelines found in many city ordinances

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

My Pain, Your Gain: The Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Building Self-Storage

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:20:52 GMT

You learn a thing or two from developing more than 3 million square feet of self-storage. In this session, our presenter shares hard lessons learned to help you successfully manage your next building project.

Speaker: Charles Kao, Principal, Twin Oaks Capital
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

My Pain, Your Gain: The Hard Lessons I’ve Learned About Building Self-Storage

When you plan and build more than 3 million square feet of self-storage, you’re likely to make a few mistakes and discover important things along the way. This is precisely the case of our presenter, who’ll share some of the hard lessons he’s learned to help you successfully manage your next development. He’s been there and done that, so you don’t have to. Take advantage of the valuable experience he’s gained!

You'll learn:

What constitutes an effective site layout
How to arrive at a good building size and unit mix
The right materials for driveways and lighting
What’s a reasonable price for contractors and when you should opt to pay more
Strategies to differentiate your facility from competitors

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:28:57 GMT

Leveraging boat/RV storage is a way to expand a self-storage market and boost revenue. In this session, operators share their experience developing and operating this product, offering tips and lessons learned.

Moderator: Katherine D’Agostino, Sensei, Self-Storage Ninjas
Panelists: Brian Gaddy, General Contractor, Gaddy Holdings; Adam Pakes, CEO, Luxelocker; Mike Schwartz, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, RecNation RV & Boat Storage
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Smooth Sailing or Bumpy Ride? Operators Share Their Boat/RV-Storage Triumphs, Tragedies and Tips

Boat and RV sales are up, and so is the need for storage space and services that cater to these vehicles! Many self-storage operators are leveraging boat/RV storage to expand their market and boost revenue, but this niche has its own nuances and requirements. In this session, fellow operators will share their personal experience with developing and operating this product, offering helpful tips and lessons learned.

You'll learn:

How to identify good markets and land for boat/RV storage
Considerations for site design and construction
Ancillaries and amenities to consider
Sales and marketing strategies to aid in lease-up
General pitfalls to avoid

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Never Break the (Supply) Chain: Sourcing Materials and Prices for Self-Storage Projects

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:40:43 GMT

Supply-chain issues can upend a self-storage construction timeline and budget. Learn to overcome challenges with sourcing and pricing materials today and gain insight to keep your next project on track.

Speakers: Tom Daniel, Civil Engineer, Omni Consulting Services; Ray Good, President and Head General Contractor, Valston LLC
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Never Break the (Supply) Chain: Sourcing Materials and Prices for Self-Storage Projects

Planning and designing a self-storage project is difficult enough without the added burden of dealing with supply-chain issues, which can wreak havoc on your timeline and budget. Our presenters will walk through the challenges with sourcing and pricing materials today, offering insight to keep your next project on track and overcome problems when they arise.

You'll learn:

How supply issues can affect facility-design decisions
Construction-timeline expectations. including what should be in place prior to breaking ground
Tips to source and price building materials including steel, wood, doors, etc.
How to price and estimate ancillary products such as security systems and technology
What to do when products aren’t available or don’t fit the budget

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Inside the Box, Outside the Lines: Real-Life Innovation in Self-Storage Conversion Projects

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:31:20 GMT

Learn how to apply creative and analytical thinking to help you be innovative, adaptable to hurdles and think “inside the box” to make your next self-storage conversion project a success.

Speaker: James Reid, CEO, StorCo Storage and Investa Group
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Inside the Box, Outside the Lines: Real-Life Innovation in Self-Storage Conversion Projects

Self-storage conversions are about the adaptive reuse of an existing structure, but success relies heavily on innovation and thinking “inside the box”! From site selection through completion, there will be hurdles and obstacles that can derail a project if you’re unable to adapt. In this session, our presenter will share real-life experiences in how to apply creative and analytical thinking to guide you through any difficult project.

You'll learn:

The keys to smart site selection for self-storage conversions
Strategies to decrease construction time
The benefits of assembling the perfect project team
How to navigate city approval
Common mistakes to avoid

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

The Newbie Investor’s Guide: Finding a Successful Start in Self-Storage

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:35:35 GMT

This session will help new self-storage investors choose the right vehicle for their needs, which lane to drive in and how fast to go from a seasoned owner, operator and developer who’s done it all himself.

Speaker: Alex Braun II, Director of Operations, Hawaii & San Francisco Development Co.
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

The Newbie Investor’s Guide: Finding a Successful Start in Self-Storage

When it comes to returns, resiliency and sustainability, self-storage is one of the best investments in commercial real estate—if not the best. But as a new investor, how you find your place in this multi-billion-dollar industry? Learn to choose the right vehicle for your needs, the proper “lane” in which to drive and how fast to go from a seasoned owner, operator and developer who’s done it all himself.

You’ll learn:

The type of investor you are
The type of storage project you should pursue based on your investment goals
Whether you should buy, build, convert, rehabilitate or expand
Some funding and capital resources to explore
The latest trends in industry investing and how they might be useful to you

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Driving Success: Designing Vehicle Flow and Parking for Your Self-Storage Property

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:25:03 GMT

Traffic flow and parking are integral to any self-storage project, from the size and number of spaces to drive-aisle widths, gate placement and more. Learn how to understand and manage these critical items.

Speaker: David Wytmar, President, Groundwork Ltd.
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Driving Success: Designing Vehicle Flow and Parking for Your Self-Storage Property

Vehicles are an integral but often overlooked aspect of self-storage. Every customer must navigate your site in one, while some may even want to store one with you. So, traffic flow and parking are important considerations for any project, from the size and number of spaces to drive-aisle widths to gate placement and more. Our presenter will help you better understand and manage all these critical items.

You'll learn:

The different types of vehicle spaces you need on site
How to configure your site for optimal vehicle flow
The proper sizes of indoor and outdoor spaces
How to determine the optimal number of vehicle spaces for a site
Strategies for gaining municipal approval

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages:

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Digital]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:00:59 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Two (2) Guidebooks
PDF Format

NOTE: These digital Guidebooks are in PDF format. Upon completion of purchase, they will be immediately available to you in your "My On-Demand Library."

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Digital]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2023 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2023 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a softcover format, click here.

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Softcover]

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 18:16:38 GMT

Big savings! The Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series contains both publications at a discount of about $20. Get detailed insight on building, investing, ownership, management and more.

Contents: Two (2) Guidebooks
Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)

NOTE: Please allow up to three business days for the processing of your order.

Inside Self-Storage 2023 Guidebook Series [Softcover]
Great savings! Now you can get both Guidebooks in the 2023 series in one convenient package. This premier bundle of digital publications saves you about $20 off the individual prices and features critical information and tips on self-storage building, investing, ownership, management and much more. The series includes:

Building/Investing Guidebook 2023 – Designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation, this publication addresses investing, finance, real estate, planning, development, design and construction.
Facility-Operation Guidebook 2023 – Designed for managers and owners, this book addresses key aspects to self-storage operation, providing insight to revenue, sales, legal issues, marketing, maintenance, liability, technology, security and much more.

For more detailed descriptions of Guidebook contents, please refer to each individual product page by clicking on the linked title.

If you prefer to purchase the Guidebook Series in a digital format, click here.

Living the Dream: How We Built Our First Self-Storage Facility and Lessons Learned

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:24:05 GMT

Developers new to self-storage often aren’t sure where to start or which steps to follow. In this session, our presenter offers insight and lessons learned in how he turned 5 acres into a 280-unit facility.

Speaker: Steve Hajewski, Partner, Columbus Self-Storage
Format: Streaming video
Duration: Approximately 50 minutes

Living the Dream: How We Built Our First Self-Storage Facility and Lessons Learned

Developers who are new to the self-storage business often aren’t sure where to start or which steps to follow. In this case-study-driven session, you’ll hear how our presenter successfully turned five Wisconsin acres into a 280-unit facility. He’ll share examples of where things went wrong, surprises along the way, and lessons learned in both construction and management.

You'll learn:

How to obtain project financing, with a focus on SBA 504 and 7A loans
How to successfully work with local government
The right questions to ask contractors
The reality of the project timeline and what it takes to persevere
Helpful tips to increase cash flow and facility value

This product is also included as part of the following discount packages: