The self-storage industry has exploded over the last several years, rising 8% to $44.3 billion, according to the 2024 Self-Storage Almanac. The industry is expected to reach $50 billion by 2029. There are currently an estimated 52,301 self-storage facilities in the United States, covering nearly 2.1 billion square feet. Just over 11% of U.S. households, about 14.6 million, currently maintain a self-storage space. Where is it? The new Franklin Self-Storage site will be located at 10700 Railroad Drive, according to the city’s permit and licensing page. The new self-storage site…
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Self-Storage Facility Approved Next to Rising Star Baptist Church in Smithfield, Virginia
A three-story self-storage facility will soon break ground next to Rising Star Baptist Church on Battery Park Road. Tammie Clary, the town’s community development and planning director, told Smithfield’s Planning Commission on Dec. 10 that town staff had administratively approved a final site plan, which she said calls for a three-story building with 30,645 square feet and two one-story buildings at 6,500 square feet. When Commissioner Charles Bryan asked why the proposal was not previously presented to the Planning Commission, Clary cited a July 1 change in state law that…
5 Questions with…White Label Storage
In this episode of 5 Questions With, Gabriel Woodhead, Director of Customer Service at White Label Storage, shares expert insights into running a high-performing call center in the self-storage space. We discuss: Metrics that matter: pickup rate, conversion rate, handle time Training tips tailored to self-storage How call data drives better performance Trends in caller behavior The shift toward digital & remote management White Label Storage, a third-party management company, currently operates over 270 facilities across 43 states. They handle everything from customer service to maintenance, with flexible remote and…
Third-Party Management vs. In-House: What Scales Better in Self Storage?
As self storage portfolios grow, so do the challenges of keeping operations consistent, data reliable, and performance optimized across multiple facilities. Whether you own two locations or twenty, operators must answer an inevitable question: Should we keep management in-house or hire a third-party management company? It’s a critical decision with long-term implications for scalability, profitability, and even asset value. Both models can be effective, but the one that works best for your business depends on your growth plan as well as how you’ll handle technology, marketing, and customer service. To…
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…
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…
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…
$5 Million Self-Storage Building Proposed for Yonkers, New York
The entity CS Bright Place Yonkers LLC is proposing to build a six story self-storage building to be operated as a CubeSmart facility at 12 Bright Place in Yonkers. The estimated cost of the project shown in a document filed with the city is $5,075,000. According to Attorney Maximillian R. Mahalek of the White Plains-based law firm Cuddy & Feder, the site for the proposed building is a 0.70-acre lot along the south side of Bright Place and the east side of School Street. Bright Place becomes School Street. The…
