Presentation on SBA SOP Changes: When the Applicant owns more than 50% of another business, the Applicant and the other business are affiliated. Does a business that owns more than 50% of the applicant also own more than 50% of another business that operates in the same 3-digit NAICS subsector as the applicant? Only when no business or individual owns more than 50% of the applicant do we look at owners that own 20% or more of the Applicant. Only when no business or individual owns more than 50% of…
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Safeguard Self Storage Expanding its Florida Footprint
This fully stabilized facility located at 7014 Gunn Highway, in Tampa, FL boasts an impressive 100,000 gross square feet or 74,500 net rentable square feet and features 789 climate-controlled units.” The Sixth Safeguard Location in Southwest Florida Opens May 12th Safeguard Self Storage is delighted to formally announce their latest acquisition of “Citrus Park” in Tampa, FL. The company was able to seize this A+ facility, off-market, within 45 days of contract signing. Safeguard’s acquisition of Citrus Park will mark its sixth operating asset in the Tampa MSA, while an…
RV & Boat Storage Continues to be in High Demand
The millennial generation is now the largest consumer group in the United States.” According to estimates, Gen Z and millennial consumers are almost twice as likely as GenX and boomer consumers to express an intention to purchase a boat or recreational vehicle. In 2021, the Boat and RV industry trade group reported that over half of all boat and RV buyers were younger than 55 years old, and more than one-fifth were between 18 and 34 years old. Millennials are expected to remain the largest consumer group for boats and…
Anticipated Changes to the SBA Rulebook
On April 11th, 2023, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released their final rule, which includes eligibility and procedural changes that make SBA 504 financing even more obtainable. The SBA aims to make the SBA 504 loan available to more small businesses by relaxing eligibility criteria, reducing required documentation and implementing an updated credit policy. They anticipate the changes to go into effect, May 12, 2023. Changes are subject to SBA’s release of guidance and procedural notices. Highlights of changes: No more Franchise Directory Simplified Affiliation Rules Affiliation is now generally…
New Management For Local Self Storage Facility in Aiken, South Carolina
Local acquisition of Absolute Storage is bringing professional self storage management to the city of Aiken. The facility is located at 1504 Silver Bluff Road Aiken, SC 29803. This facility is comprised of 349 units totaling 46,775 rentable square feet, providing safe and secure climate-controlled unit options to the local communities of New Ellenton, Aiken, and Augusta. The ownership group has contracted with Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) to provide professional self storage management services and the facility is officially under Absolute’s management as of 4/19/2023. If you would like to…
Nexpoint Launches Fourth Self Storage DST Offering With Three Premium Assets
NexPoint Storage Partners, Inc. acquired the assets for inclusion in NexPoint Storage IV DST, which aims to raise $70.3 million. The assets are managed by Extra Space Storage and offer revenue and value growth potential in two of Arizona and Florida’s MSAs.” NexPoint Storage IV comprises three GenV assets in Arizona and Florida MSAs with population growth potential. NexPoint, a multibillion-dollar alternative investment firm, today announced the launch of NexPoint Storage IV DST, a Delaware statutory trust (“DST”) offering comprised of three Class A, GenerationV (“GenV”) assets in submarkets with…
Orlando-Based Liberty Investment Properties Raises Over $43 Million to Expand Self Storage Portfolio
Liberty Investment Properties has partnered with the StoreEase Virtual Management platform to improve revenue by employing a proprietary and proven virtual management model while significantly reducing costs.” Liberty Investment Properties, a leading real estate investment firm, has raised over $43 million in equity for its Liberty Storage Fund II. This funding will be utilized to purchase self-storage facilities in the Southeast region of the United States. With a diverse portfolio totaling over $1 billion in assets, Liberty Investment Properties has consistently provided outstanding yields to its private investors while simultaneously…
New Management For Local Self Storage Facility in Jane, Missouri
Local acquisition of Jane Self Storage is bringing professional self-storage management to the city of Jane. The facility is located at 41 Missouri Lane Jane, MO 64856. This facility is comprised of 277 units totaling 60,955 rentable square feet, providing safe and secure climate-controlled, non-climate, and parking unit options to the local communities of Bella Vista, Pineville, and Bentonville. The ownership group has contracted with Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) to provide professional self-storage management services and the facility is officially under Absolute’s management as of 3/27/2023. If you would like…
The Smart Entry and Facility Automation Experts at Janus International Group Announce an All-New, Hardwired Nokē™ Smart Lock
Janus International Group, Inc (NYSE: JBI) (“Janus” or the “Company”), a leading provider of cutting-edge access control technologies and building product solutions for self storage and other commercial and industrial sectors, today announced the addition of Nokē Contact, an on door, contact charged, hardwired smart locking solution, into their award-winning line of Nokē Smart Entry products. In addition to the all-new, hardwired smart locking solution, Nokē Contact, Janus’s Nokē Smart Entry platform also offers a high-tech, battery-powered external smart locking solution, known as Nokē ONE. Nokē Contact is an easily…
The SBOA will be at the ISS World Expo April 11-14 2023 in Las Vegas
The SBOA will be at the ISS World Expo April 11-14 in Las Vegas. Be sure to stop by booth #357, say hello, and spin the prize wheel! See all our upcoming events here: https://thesboa.com/upcoming-events/ Featured Listing from List Self Storage: Brunswick Climate Controlled Storage_125 Scranton Connector_Traditional Site_Brunswick, GA