Day: October 22, 2025

5 Questions With…Janus International

Ready to unlock tax savings and add value to your self-storage facility before year-end? In this episode of 5 Questions With, we sit down with Blake Robinson, National Sales Manager for MASS units at Janus International, to dive into the financial benefits of facility upgrades—especially relocatable storage units—and how operators can take advantage of 2025 tax incentives before time runs out. Blake breaks down common mistakes, key questions to ask vendors, and how to avoid costly missteps. Whether you’re looking to boost revenue, reduce your tax liability, or simply get…

Beyond Occupancy: The 2 KPIs Every Operator Should Be Tracking

In self storage, performance isn’t just about occupancy. It’s about understanding how every marketing dollar, every sales call, and every rate adjustment contributes to long-term profitability. It’s standard to track asset-level metrics like occupancy, NOI, and cap rates. Those are vital for investors, but they don’t tell the whole story. The most successful operators utilize other KPIs, measuring customer-level performance metrics, specifically Lifetime Value (LTV) and Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC). Together, these KPIs form one of the most important ratios in modern self-storage management: LTV:CAC. Why LTV:CAC Matters in Self…

Reasons Why Owners Sell Their Self-Storage Facilities

The self-storage industry continues to attract investors because of its stability and strong returns. But even the most successful facility owners eventually decide it’s time to sell. The reasons vary widely—from personal life changes to strategic investment decisions. If you’re a self-storage owner, understanding the common motivations behind selling can help you evaluate whether now might be the right time for you. Here are the top five reasons owners choose to sell their facilities. 1. Retirement or Lifestyle Changes One of the most common reasons for selling is retirement. After…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 10.15.2025 – 10.21.2025

Recent self-storage deals show that investors remain confident in the sector, especially in the South. A 21-property, multi-state portfolio sale spanning markets such as Houston, Austin, Atlanta, and Charlotte reflects ongoing optimism in a region that has seen heavy development and investment activity. Even as some areas show signs of oversaturation, strong population growth and solid demand forecasts continue to make these markets attractive. Meanwhile, a two-facility sale in suburban Minnesota highlights steady interest in smaller, stable assets with value-add potential. Overall, investors appear focused on balancing long-term growth opportunities…