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Featured Broker: Dave Knobler

Dave Knobler is based out of Houston, Texas and is Senior Managing Director of Investments and Director of Marcus & Millichap’s National Self-Storage Group. Over the past ten years, Dave has closed over $1 billion worth of real estate transactions, primarily consisting of self-storage properties. Having a passion for brokerage, surrounding himself with fantastic teams like The LeClaire-Schlosser Group and Marcus & Millichap, and implementing a creative marketing approach have been the foundation of Dave’s ability to help his clients achieve their goals. Dave is consistently among the firm’s industry-leading…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 08.13.2025 – 08.19.2025

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: ModBox Storage [Class A Two-Property Portfolio] Location: Mebane, North Carolina Address 1: ModBox Storage Compass, 479 Compass Drive, Mebane, NC 27302 Address 2: ModBox Storage…

Featured Broker: Luke Sauls

Built on values. Sold by results. Luke Sauls helps storage owners buy, sell, and succeed – leaving every deal better than he found it. Luke is Vice President and Principal at Sauls Commercial Real Estate, where he focuses on self-storage investment sales. He specializes in representing owners of stabilized, value-add, lease-up, CO, and development opportunities, bringing experience from the broker, owner, investor, and developer perspectives. Luke closed his first transaction while in college and has since built a reputation as a hands-on, relationship-driven advisor. With multiple state broker licenses and…

Superior Capital Advisors Welcomes Matt Porter as Managing Broker Covering MS, TN, AR, LA, and AL

Superior Capital Advisors (SCA), a leading investment advisory firm exclusively focused on the self-storage sector, is proud to announce that Matt Porter has joined the team as Managing Broker in the firm’s new Oxford, MS office. Matt will represent clients across Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama, expanding SCA’s presence and strategic reach in the Southeastern U.S. With over five years of experience and a proven track record in the self-storage industry, Matt has successfully brokered 42 transactions totaling more than 1.2 million net rentable square feet. His deep knowledge…

U-Haul Plans Major Rental Center, Storage Building at Vacant Site in O’Fallon, Missouri

Expecting to bring 10 to 15 jobs to O’Fallon, a proposed U-Haul Moving and Storage Center complex is being considered for the former RP Lumber site at 1404 W. Highway 50. Plans call for construction of a retail center for truck and trailer rentals, related retail sales and indoor self-storage units on 7.5 acres, pending approval by the City Council. The city’s Planning Commission approved the planned use application from Amerco Real Estate Co., the real estate arm of U-Haul, on Aug. 12. “It will be designed to complement the…

Hearthfire Holdings Introduces Upscale Self-Storage Investment in Detroit Metropolitan Area, Completes Acquisition Of Crest Hill Development

Hearthfire Holdings, a premier real estate investment company focused on institutional-grade self-storage assets, today announced the introduction of a high-end investment prospect in Taylor, Michigan, and the successful closing of a shovel-ready development project in Crest Hill, Illinois. The transactions mirror the firm’s ongoing emphasis on high-growth, undersupplied markets throughout the Midwest. According to Hearthfire Holdings, Taylor, Michigan, is strategically positioned for Detroit’s economic rebirth. Adding to a ground up project acquired last year and now open for business in the adjacent city of Romulus, Hearthfire’s Taylor acquisition offers investors…

38 Moove in Self Storage Properties Owned by National Storage Affiliates to be Rebranded iStorage

Investment Real Estate Management LLC (IREM), part of the Investment Real Estate Group of Companies, announced the rebranding of 38 Moove In Self Storage properties under its management portfolio to iStorage, a nationally recognized brand owned by National Storage Affiliates (NYSE:NSA). IREM has long managed these NSA-owned properties, including locations in York and Lancaster counties, under the Moove In Self Storage name. The York-based company will continue to provide full management services. “We’re incredibly excited to bring a nationally recognized brand like iStorage to the marketplace under our management portfolio,”…

New Container Facility, Fuel Station Under Construction in Greater Cincinnati, OH

A new U-Haul U-Box container facility has been built next to the Sam’s Club on Kemper Road. The facility offers storage for portable moving containers that can be delivered to homes, as well as self-storage rental options. In addition to the U-Haul facility, construction is underway for a new fuel station next to the U-Box site. This fuel station, which will serve Sam’s Club customers, is expected to open later this fall. Source

Sentry Self Storage Management Takes Over Management of Your Extra Storage (YES) Portfolio in Knoxville, TN

Sentry Self Storage Management, based out of Coral Springs, FL., is pleased to announce it has officially assumed management responsibilities for the Your Extra Storage (YES) portfolio, encompassing three self-storage properties in Knoxville, Tennessee. These locations bring 1,300 units and 170k net rentable square feet to Sentry’s management platform. This new partnership marks the expansion of Sentry Self Storage Management’s footprint into the thriving Knoxville market. The YES portfolio is well-regarded for its convenient locations and quality storage solutions, making it a valuable addition to Sentry’s managed properties. “We are…

How Much Revenue Do Self Storage Facilities Lose From Missed Calls?

58% of people will rent from the first self-storage facility that they call, according to SSA’s 2023 Self Storage Demand Study. Even in a digital-first world, there will always be a segment of tenants who want to speak to a real person on the phone. Consequently, operators who consistently pick up the phone have a better chance of closing more leads and raking in more revenue. But it’s almost impossible to maintain a high pick-up rate if you’re relying on a single site manager. One person simply can’t respond to…