How to value and get started in self-storage properties?

[Jacob Zundel]

I am interested in learning about self-storage properties. I am currently starting a business that will require extra space to store items. I am in the Provo, Utah area and would love to connect with any other self-storage fanatics to talk through things. 

For instance, how to value a storage facility, management concerns, risk mitigation, current market cap rates, etc. If anybody has any resources for me to look at or answers, please let me know. 

[Taylor L.]

AJ Osborne's book and @Paul Moore's book are great resources to get you an introduction to the business. @Michael Wagner runs the Storage Rebellion and provides a lot of helpful content through that group/platform as well. I would wager that there's someone in Mike's group who currently invests in storage in the Provo area.