Author: Shinil Krishnan

Hiring a Boots on the Ground Manager for Your Remote Managed Self Storage

Managing a self-storage facility efficiently requires having the right personnel on-site. However, not every facility needs a full-time manager. A part-time, on-the-ground manager can be the perfect solution to handle daily operations without the commitment of a full-time employee. Here’s a step-by-step guide to hiring the ideal candidate for your self-storage business; 1. Define Your Needs Before starting the hiring process, assess your facility’s specific requirements: How often do you need on-site management—daily or a few times a week? What tasks will they be responsible for? Will they handle customer…

White Label Storage Partners with StorageReach to Scale Customer Review Generation

Online reviews are the lifeblood of local businesses. Seventy per cent of consumers say that they regularly check the reviews before visiting a local business. And it’s no different in self-storage: potential tenants rely on reviews to help them vet facilities. Digital reviews also affect how businesses rank in local search results in Google, which is another indicator of just how vital they are for self-storage facilities in all markets. But reviews are notoriously difficult to obtain. Studies show that people are less motivated to share a positive experience than…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 03.18.2025 – 03.24.2025

Recent self-storage transactions reflect continued investor activity across a range of market conditions. While markets like Cheyenne (WY), Albany (GA), and Houston (TX) are all highly saturated – with supply ranging from 11 sf to 22 sf per capita – investors remain focused on localized demand drivers. Houston and Cheyenne benefit from larger populations, while demand in Albany is fueled by business use linked to various industries housed in the region and its role as a commercial hub in Southwest Georgia. In contrast, markets like Providence (RI) offer a compelling…

Self-Storage Market of the Month: Euless, TX

StorTrack’s featured market this month is Euless, TX. Euless is a thriving suburb in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering easy access to major economic hubs and DFW International Airport. With a strong job market driven by aerospace, logistics, healthcare, and technology, the city continues to experience rapid growth, rising home values, and increasing demand for development. How is Euless as a self-storage market and is it a good place to consider investing in? We’ve used StorTrack’s Explorer platform to look at some metrics to analyze its potential as a self-storage investment.…

ABC Mini Storage Expands Modern, Secure Storage Solutions to Auburn, Benroy, and Lakeland Hills, WA

ABC Mini Storage, a leading provider of secure self-storage solutions in Pacific, WA, is excited to announce the expansion of its offerings to better serve the neighboring communities of Auburn, Benroy, and Lakeland Hills. As demand for convenient, flexible storage continues to rise, ABC Mini Storage is responding by delivering state-of-the-art features — from heated storage units and contactless entry via a phone app to boat and RV parking — all designed to meet the diverse needs of area residents and businesses. This expansion comes at a time when more…

A New Self-Storage Facility is Being Built in North Peoria, AZ

Location: Northwest corner of Cibola Vista Drive and Lake Pleasant Parkway in north Peoria. Description: The Cibola Vista Self Storage project will be a three-story building, comprising two floors above ground and one basement level. It will have 693 storage units and a 470-square-foot office space. The facility will have office hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends. Those renting a unit will have daily move-in and access hours from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be 17…

Safeguard Self Storage Expands into Connecticut with a State-Of-The-Art Facility in Stamford, CT

100% Climate-Controlled Facility Features 97,000 Rentable Square Feet with 1,215 Units Safeguard Self Storage, a leader in providing convenient and secure self-storage solutions is pleased to announce the opening of its newest facility in Stamford, Connecticut. Located in the heart of Stamford, the facility offers both residential and commercial customers an array of storage options with cutting-edge security features and customer-focused amenities. Conveniently situated at 535 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06906, the new Safeguard Self Storage facility is designed to meet the growing demand for secure, reliable storage in the…

Carolina Storage announces its New Storage Facility in Fayetteville, NC

Carolina Storage, a self-storage brand serving Fayetteville, is preparing to open its third location in the area. In addition to the Raeford and Spring Lake locations, Carolina Storage is excited to announce that a new location will be opening on Ramsey Street, bringing the same great service and unbeatable value to even more customers in the area. The new space is 120,000 square feet and is located at 6765 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC. The projected opening for the new location is the third quarter of 2025. “We understand that moving…

Self Storage Plus Expands With 16 New Locations in Maryland and West Virginia

Self Storage Plus is pleased to announce the addition of 16 Valley Storage locations to its management platform, further expanding its presence in Maryland and West Virginia. With nine new locations in Maryland and seven in West Virginia, this expansion reinforces Self Storage Plus’ position as a leading provider of storage solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. “We are thrilled to welcome these Valley Storage locations onto the Self Storage Plus platform,” said Noah Mehrkam, CEO of Self Storage Plus. “Their dedication to providing exceptional storage aligns perfectly with our core…