Hey Guys!I'm looking for some assistance in how you would analyze storage units. I am looking into purchasing a mini-storage unit in my local area and this will be my first segue into Commercial investing. I currently...

I'll never forget the first time I stumbled across the self storage business.
I was on a trip to Florida in early high school with my Dad. We would often drive to Florida together to visit my sister, who at the time ...

I have been trying to acquire a self storage facility since I moved to the Charleston area. I the details that I currently have are:SF 5,30036 storage units in multiple sizes2 small warhouse/storage style2 small offic...

For starters, I live in an oilfield town.  For me (and many others) this means living somewhere that has a huge influx of people and not enough resources to accommodate their needs.  For example, storage units!  Today...

Hi fellow investors,
I'm under contract for my first self storage unit, I'd like to know how much it costs for the property inspection for 175 small to mid-size units. The units do not have electricity or plumbing, ...

I have looked but don't seem to be able to find a lease agreement form for storage units on this site.  Is there one available?

My wife and I are purchasing our first storage unit complex on Prince Edward Island in Canada.  It’s our first commercial property and our first property that is not a Residental dwelling.  I’m wondering if anyone has...

I close on Friday on two buildings (30 storage units) and a small office space.  Currently ill-managed with 27% vacancy...while the area is about 98% occupancy on storage.Anyhow, have another buyer interested in picki...

Not sure if this is the proper category. I'm brand new to the website and not yet familiar with the breakdown of the forums, so I apologize if this question is better suited in another location. I am unsure of what fo...

Hi all, I've been exploring self storage units and am curious as to how to estimate OpEx. It seems like a decent rule of thumb (according to Google and others on here) is that you can expect them to be about $3/sqft. ...