Author: Shinil Krishnan

Joseph’s Catering Property Will be Replaced into Self-Storage Facility in Horsham, PA

A new building is coming to the former Joseph’s Catering property, where a self-storage facility is replacing the five-decade catering business, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Joseph’s Catering closed for good after 50 years in May 2023, when the Messina family decided it was time to say goodbye. The new three-story facility will be a 120,000-square-foot building on a 5.68-acre site next to Hatboro-Horsham High School. It is intended for businesses prohibited from storing equipment and related items on their own properties, allowing them to use the space for…

Monster Self Storage Opens New Storage Facility on McCulloch Road in Orlando, FL

Monster Self Storage and Adams Property Group are proud to announce the opening of their newest facility, conveniently located at 4989 N Tanner Rd in Orlando, FL, just minutes from the University of Central Florida. The McCulloch Road location officially opened its doors in June, offering residents and students flexible, secure storage solutions. This state-of-the-art facility offers both climate-controlled and drive-up storage options, catering to a wide range of storage needs. The site also supports Amazon package drop-off and delivery services in coordination with the Amazon Hub Center, providing added…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 06.09.2025 – 06.16.2025

The latest transactions reveal sustained investor interest across secondary and tertiary markets, with assets trading in Indiana, Texas, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Transactions ranged from smaller facilities with upside potential to more diversified sites offering a mix of traditional units, vehicle storage, and warehouse space. Several properties featured expansion opportunities, while others benefited from being the newest and most visible options in their areas. Together, these deals reflect a broader trend: investors remain confident in self-storage, driven by flexible asset configurations, strong regional demand, and long-term growth potential.    …

5 Questions With Peter Smyth – White Label Storage

In this episode, we chat with Peter Smyth, CEO of White Label Storage, to unpack key questions around revenue management in self-storage. From avoiding common pricing mistakes to boosting ROI without raising rent, Peter shares practical strategies operators can apply right now. This short interview offers valuable insights for self-storage owners, developers, and investors looking to improve revenue strategies. Want to be featured in a future episode? Email us at info@listselfstorage.com About White Label Storage White Label Storage is a performance-focused self-storage management provider. With over 150 facilities across 35 states,…

Self Storage Case Study: How to Jump-start Stalled Occupancy

Many self-storage facilities hit a “middle plateau” after lease-up, with occupancy stalling between 60–80%. My Space Self Storage was facing this common challenge—occupancy had stabilized in the low 80s, but there was still meaningful room for growth. To push past this plateau and unlock the facility’s full earning potential, the owners began looking for a management partner with proven expertise in marketing, lead generation, and revenue optimization. White Label Storage was selected in October 2024 to take over management. With more than 650 units at the property, the objective was…

A New Self-Storage Facility Opens in Red Lion, PA

A newly constructed self-storage facility in Red Lion was announced Monday by Investment Real Estate LLC (IRE). The property at 905 Belle Road features 701 units and totals 85,350 square feet of rentable storage space housed in four buildings. The facility includes 321 climate-controlled units, 58 of those being drive-up, and 374 non-climate-controlled units, with 68 being drive-up. All units are indoor. “The addition of the Belle Road facility exemplifies our focus on delivering modern storage solutions in high-demand markets,” Tom Kilko, director of development and construction for IRE, said…

Proposed Self-Storage Facility on College Highway to Restart Permitting Process in Southwick, MA

When the Planning Board meets again, it will hold a public hearing to restart the permitting process for a proposed self-storage facility on College Highway after the developers withdrew their first request once it became clear it had little chance of being approved. The new application for the permit, sought by Southampton-based developers Jim and Ellen Boyle, offers the board a proposal that is a significant departure from its first site plan, which asked for permission to build a nearly 60,000-square-foot, two-story facility between O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and Pioneer Valley…

Brookwood Properties Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Huntsville, AL

Brookwood Properties has opened its latest self-storage facility at 3910 Cypressbrook Drive NW, in Huntsville, Ala. The 850-unit property operates under the Storage Center brand. Rosehill Construction served as the general contractor for the development. Brookwood Properties’ portfolio currently comprises 50 self-storage facilities—41 in Louisiana, three in Texas, three in Mississippi and one in Arkansas—amounting to 42,000 units across 5 million square feet. The 106,600-square-foot, three-story facility features climate-controlled units ranging from 25 to 300 square feet. Amenities include 24-hour video surveillance, covered loading bays designated for moving vans and box trucks,…

Featured Broker: Adam Schlosser

Adam Schlosser leads a team of highly qualified professionals focused on the sale, acquisition, financing, research, and advisory services of self-storage assets throughout the United States. In a little over a decade, Mr. Schlosser has been directly involved in the successful completion of over 1,000 self-storage transactions, totaling over seven billion dollars in dollar volume. Mr. Schlosser believes a legacy of building strong client relationships and a career dedicated to a specialized niche are the cornerstones to success, allowing him and his team to deliver unmatched advisory services. Through helping…

Increasing The Value of Your Self Storage Asset – Tips on improving your property’s value

Whether you are thinking of selling, refinancing, or just want to optimize the income your property generates, here are a few tips I’ve learned from the 18 years helping owners sell their self-storage facilities. There are many, many ways a self-storage owner (or operator) can improve their bottom line, and I’m sure I’ve left out a few ideas that others have uncovered. OPTIMIZE RENTAL INCOME – The most obvious way to increase the net operating income of your self-storage facility is by increasing the monthly rental collections. But how? The…