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Lone Star Storage to Add 30K Square Feet of RV Space in Bastrop, Texas

Lone Star Storage in Bastrop will add to its existing footprint off Highway 71, as an approximately $2.5 million expansion is planned for the business. The details The 30,000-square-foot project—which was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation on Jan. 21—is scheduled to begin on Feb. 2 and be completed by Aug. 15. The scope of work includes the construction of two metal buildings for more RV storage. About the business Lone Star Storage offers a variety of units for rent, including: Temperature-controlled units Indoor parking for RVs,…

A Vacant Movie Theater is Set to Become Self-Storage Facility in North Bergen, New Jersey

A vacant movie theater in North Bergen is set to become a self-storage facility after the sale of the property by Madison International Realty, brokers with JLL announced Thursday. According to a news release, the 57-foot-tall, 73,398-square-foot building at 3131 Kennedy Blvd. has a steel frame and concrete masonry with large open spaces and high ceilings. That made it attractive as a conversion opportunity for the buyer, Safely Store, whose plans call for 103,000 square feet of climate-controlled self-storage across four stories. JLL Senior Managing Director Jose Cruz, managing directors…

Fast & EZ Self Storage Selects White Label Storage to Manage 11-Facility Portfolio

Fast & EZ Self Storage has officially selected White Label Storage to manage their portfolio of 11 facilities across Arizona, California, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. This partnership brings over 2,200+ units onto the White Label Storage platform and marks a significant expansion of the company’s footprint in the Western and Southern United States. Ownership made the decision to transition management partners to accelerate the portfolio’s growth trajectory. Seeking a more performance-focused approach to operations, Fast & EZ Self Storage selected White Label Storage to optimize operational efficiency…

Bang for the Buck!

The key driver for asset value in the self-storage space is EBITDA or Net Operating Income. Every $1 in increased Net Income monthly increases the value of a facility by approximately $200.00. If you could invest capital to enhance value, where should you spend it? Here are the three investments that provide the generally largest bang for the buck! 1. Technology Upgrades In 2026, technology is the primary driver of operational efficiency and customer convenience. Management Software: This is the most vital technological investment, serving as the operational hub for…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 01.14.2026 – 01.20.2026

Recent transactions point to a clear theme in early 2026: investors are leaning into secondary and suburban self-storage markets with identifiable growth catalysts. Notable deals include a mixed-storage asset in Hiram, Georgia, benefiting from metro Atlanta’s outward population growth and a partially leased facility in Simsbury, Connecticut, where buyers are stepping into a market with limited new supply and clear lease-up potential. Properties in North Carolina and Minnesota highlight a similar approach, with investors targeting locations where future expansion or gradual improvements can drive returns over time. Overall, these deals…

Featured Broker: Caroline Holliday

With experience in both residential and commercial property investments, Caroline provides an in-depth understanding of industry insights into the commercial real estate market. Since joining Storage Exchange, she has transacted on $28 million of RV and self-storage assets across the Mountain West markets. Caroline attended the University of Colorado, where she earned her BA from the College of Media & Communication and served as co-captain of the Women’s Soccer team. Contact: Caroline Holliday Associate – Storage Exchange caroline@storageexchange.com 720.281.1719

City Council Grants Preliminary Approval for New U-Haul Self-Storage Building in Durango, Colorado

Durango City Council approved a preliminary plan for a new three-story U-Haul self-storage facility and store earlier this month near the Grandview Interchange in eastern Durango. The development is planned for 59 Copper Court below a Starbucks atop a hillside. The property is part of a South Fork Character District master plan and conceptual development plan, said Jayme Lopko, Community Development Department director, at the City Council meeting Jan. 6. The plan calls for a three-story, 108,174-square-foot building. In reviewing the plan, city staff considered access, traffic circulation and parking,…

New Self-Storage Business Planned in Russell, Kentucky

A vacant lot inspired a new business idea for Sok Van, better known as Michael. The owner of Nails Pro said he noticed people with items to sell setting up on a vacant lot at 329 Russell Road. “I thought, they have to load it up, take it there, unload it and load it back up at the end of the day,” Van said. “I thought it would be good to have storage there.” So he bought the lot five years ago with the idea of creating a combination storage…

Extra Space Self-Storage Plans to Expand in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Extra Space Storage in Crystal Lake is looking to expand its existing facility with three more climate-controlled buildings. The self-storage facility at 201 S. Virgina Road is looking to build a large center building of almost 21,000 square feet, along with two smaller buildings that will have drive-up exterior access. All three buildings will be climate-controlled, owner Clint Kleepe said. Kleepe appeared before the Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission recently seeking approval for a preliminary and final planned development, as well as a special-use permit, for a self-storage mini…

StorTrack’s Market of the Month: Miami, FL

Within the City of Miami, the self-storage footprint is both substantial and intensely urban. The city contains more than 9.3 million net rentable square feet across 136 operating facilities, a level of density that equates to roughly 21 square feet per capita, well above what the industry often flags as a “balanced” market. On the surface, that metric might suggest saturation, but Miami’s underlying demand profile tells a very different story. As the economic and cultural core of Florida, the city continues to absorb population inflows, international residents, and high-velocity…