Author: Shinil Krishnan

Weekly Self Storage Transaction Roundup: 8/10/26 – 8/17/26

Transactions captured in last week’s roundup reflect investment activity across markets with notably different fundamentals. Several deals involved assets with clear operational upside, even in markets with relatively high supply. Big Bass Storage in Greenville, a 2024 build still in lease-up, was marketed with below-market rents. J&J Mini Storage in Fallon was 76% occupied, with lease-up and revenue-management potential. The CubeSmart-managed facility in Longview was positioned as a value-add acquisition. Those markets carry 11.4, 32.7, and 17.0 square feet per capita (SF/capita), respectively, suggesting investors are still pursuing higher-supply markets…

SecureSpace Opens Seven-Story Climate-Controlled Facility in Miami, Florida

SecureSpace Self Storage has added a fourth Miami-area location, rebranding a seven-story facility at 650 NW 30th Street in Wynwood as SecureSpace Miami Wynwood. The climate-controlled building contains 1,193 units totaling 104,166 square feet along the Interstate 95 corridor. Ongoing renovations will bring the property in line with the company’s standard specifications, including leasing office updates and AI-enabled security systems. The acquisition reflects a continued operator focus on dense urban markets with high renter concentrations as a growth strategy. Read the Full Article Source: PR Newswire (by CISION)

Absolute Storage Management Ranks No. 10 on ISS Top Operators List Nationally

Absolute Storage Management has been ranked 10th on Inside Self-Storage’s 2026 Top Operators list for facility management companies, which measures third-party managers by number of facilities and market presence. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company maintains regional offices in Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville. The ISS ranking is an annual industry benchmark, and a top-10 position among private third-party operators reflects considerable scale in a competitive management market. Read the Full Blog Source: Absolute Storage Management

Ottawa Easy Storage Opens With 200 Units, 200 More Planned in Ottawa, Illinois

Ottawa Easy Storage has opened in Ottawa, Illinois, with 200 units in its first phase and a second 200-unit phase planned. Columbus Development Co. developed the facility, with Blunier Builders as general contractor. Monument is providing facility management software, and SafeLease and StorageDefender services will be available to tenants. The facility includes a one-year rate guarantee, locking in pricing for tenants during their first year. The phased development approach mirrors a broader trend among regional operators managing new supply carefully in uncertain market conditions. Read the Full Article Source: REBusiness…

Featured Broker: Ian Lindahl

Ian Lindahl joined the LeClaire-Schlosser Group as an Investment Associate in 2021, was promoted to Senior Associate in December 2024, and to Director in July 2025. Prior to joining the group, Ian spent five years in software sales helping clients find and deal with pain points within their business through software enhancements. This experience has allowed him to adapt and ask the right questions to understand what his clients’ needs are in order to come up with solutions. Since joining TLSG, Ian has closed over half a billion dollars in…

Good Neighbor Storage Adds RV and Boat Parking in Neosho, Missouri

Good Neighbor Storage in Neosho, Missouri, has expanded its offerings to include outdoor vehicle storage for RVs, boats, trailers, and other large vehicles. The fenced lots feature electronic gate access, motion-tracking security cameras, and 24-hour entry, with flexible rental terms managed through an online portal. The move addresses demand in smaller markets where HOA rules and limited residential space restrict at-home vehicle storage. The facility continues to operate traditional self-storage units and a moving center alongside the new vehicle parking areas. Read the Full Article Source: The Columbus Dispatch

Riverside Council Approves Mixed-Use Storage and Housing Deal in Casa Blanca, California

The Riverside City Council has approved the $650,000 sale of a vacant 3.7-acre Railroad Avenue parcel to Railroad Ave Storage LLC for a mixed-use development. The project includes three two-story self-storage buildings with approximately 70,000 square feet of rentable space and four affordable three-bedroom homes targeted at households earning up to 80% of area median income. The storage buildings are sited to serve as a noise buffer from adjacent rail lines. Final approval from the Countywide Oversight Board is still required. The development is projected to bring $15 million in…

6 Ways to Attract New Tenants to Your Self-Storage Facility

Maintaining strong occupancy is one of the most important goals for any self-storage operator. But when vacancies begin to increase, lowering rental rates isn’t necessarily the best—or only—solution. Often, the opportunity lies in improving how customers discover the facility, what they see when they arrive, and how easily they can complete a rental. Here are six practical strategies operators can use to generate more leads and convert them into tenants. 1. Make Your Facility Easy to Find Online For many prospective tenants, the search for storage begins online. That makes…

Self-Storage Business Trends: What Operators Should Watch in 2026

The self-storage industry continues to evolve as operators navigate changing market conditions, rising costs, and higher customer expectations. While the industry remains resilient, success in 2026 will depend on the ability to adapt quickly, make informed decisions, and improve operational efficiency. Here are the most important trends shaping the year ahead. Occupancy Is Becoming More Competitive After several years of exceptionally high occupancy, many markets have returned to more typical levels. In some regions, new facilities and slower demand have increased competition for every rental. Maintaining healthy occupancy now requires…

Weekly Self Storage Transaction Roundup: 7/27/26 – 8/05/26

Portfolio activity stood out this week, with five of the nine transactions involving multiple properties across Oregon, Texas, Washington, Maryland and Michigan. Together, those deals account for 20 facilities, reflecting portfolio activity across geographically and fundamentally different markets. Institutional capital was represented by Ares Real Estate Fund’s acquisition of the two-property Rockville, MD portfolio. Separately, three Extra Space-branded or managed assets changed hands in Phoenix, Vero Beach and Malden, MA. However, the transactions reflect changes in property ownership rather than acquisitions by Extra Space itself. The underlying markets reveal just…