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Integration Between KISS and Cubby Brings Cloud Access Control to Legacy Gate Systems

The new integration makes it easy for operators to move to cloud based access control without replacing existing hardware. Keep It Simple Storage (KISS), the creator of the battery free, NFC powered smart lock ONELock, today announced its official integration with Cubby, one of the fastest growing facility management systems in self storage. With Cubby’s intuitive management platform and KISS’s ONELock technology working together, operators can now fully automate move-ins, access, and overlocking, eliminating manual steps and giving both managers and tenants a seamless digital experience. KISS, best known for…

Development and a K-Shaped Economy: A Growing Challenge for Self-Storage

As the end of 2025 approaches, the self-storage industry finds itself navigating two converging headwinds: an increasingly active development pipeline and the growing signs of a K-shaped economy. While each challenge is significant on its own, the combination presents a more structural issue for operators, owners, and investors. Development activity remains elevated across many U.S. markets, and despite widespread acknowledgment of “overbuilding,” new supply continues to be delivered. Many people are still underestimating the pace and scale of ongoing development. This point resonates with what we are seeing on the…

Top 10 Most Common Items Stored at a Storage Facility

Hey Money Makers! Brandon Robinson here, National Director at Calvary Realty. Today, we’re diving into a topic that every self-storage owner, manager, and renter should know: the most common items stored in Self-Storage units. Whether you’re using storage for personal or business reasons, there’s a good chance that the items you’re storing fall into one of these categories. Let’s count down from 10 to the #1 most commonly stored item in Self-Storage units across the country! 10 – Exercise Equipment Starting at number ten, we have exercise equipment. With home…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 11.19.2025 – 11.25.2025

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Portfolio: Lone Star Storage Center (Class A Self-Storage Property) Location: Bryan & Cypress, TX Seller: Texas Lone Star Storage Centers Ltd Buyer: Morningstar Properties, LLC Brokers…

Featured Brokers – Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, Luke Sauls, & Wilson Covington

Built on values. Sold by results. Jane H. Sauls, CCIM, Luke Sauls, and Wilson Covington help storage owners buy, sell, and succeed – leaving every deal better than they found it. At Sauls Commercial Real Estate, gratitude is more than a sentiment — it’s the heartbeat of our business. We’re deeply thankful for the self-storage owners, operators, and investors who trust us to guide their most important decisions. That trust is what drives our team to show up every day with integrity, expertise, and a commitment to leaving every client…

Basis Industrial Receives Construction Loan for Self-Storage Project in Long Island, New York

Florida-based development and investment firm Basis Industrial has received a $27 million construction loan for a self-storage project that will be located in the Long Island community of Rockville Centre. Public Storage will operate the facility, which will comprise 121,500 gross square feet of space across 957 units. NexBank is the senior lender on the project, and NexPoint is the mezzanine lender. Construction is underway and is expected to be complete in early 2027. Source

Blue Vista Capital Management, LLC Announces Collaboration to Create a $600 Million National Self-Storage Platform

Blue Vista Capital Management, LLC (“Blue Vista”), in collaboration with UBS’s Unified Global Alternatives – Real Estate (UGA RE) business and Extra Space Storage (“EXR”), today announced the formation of a strategic collaboration to invest in self-storage assets in the U.S., which will have approximately $600 million in buying power to build a diversified self-storage portfolio. The strategy is to identify core/core-plus, value-add, and development opportunities across the U.S., with the goal of creating a portfolio of self-storage assets designed for a perpetual life investment vehicle. EXR will manage all…

White Label Storage Launches AI Revenue Management Tool to Increase Profitability of Self-Storage Facilities

White Label Storage announced the launch of its new AI-powered revenue management tool, RevMan ai, designed to optimize revenue generation for every facility under its management. By utilizing AI with proprietary data sets, this software further enhances the company’s revenue management capabilities, which will help its clients optimize pricing, maximize occupancy, and increase profitability. “We are thrilled to bring our new RevMan ai online,” said Peter Smyth, CEO and Co-Founder of White Label Storage. “By integrating AI into our revenue management practice, we’re able to provide our clients with the…

What Amount of Rent Increase Is Appropriate for Your Self-Storage Tenants?

One of the most common questions self-storage owners face is: “How much should I raise rents on my tenants?” It’s a delicate balance. Raise rents too little, and you leave money on the table. Raise them too much, and you risk driving tenants away. The key is finding the right middle ground—one that boosts revenue while keeping occupancy strong. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you determine the right rent increase strategy for your facility. 1. Understand Your Local Market Before making any changes, research what your competitors are charging…

Headwinds Have Subsided – What’s Next?

Anyone following the self-storage market knows that the past few years has provided many headwinds, from different directions – occupancies slipped, aggressive rental rates took down in-place rents, new supply hammered markets and interest rates made selling a serious challenge. As we get ready to close out 2025 many of these headwinds have softened, perhaps it’s more of a gentle breeze with supply pipelines falling off, lease-ups seeing improved operating metrics, the REITs softening their aggressive lease-up rental rates and interest rates flattening or even coming down a touch. Although…