Role of an Operations Manager in a Self Storage Business

Operating a self-storage facility requires first-hand knowledge of how a business works and how operational processes impact the day-to-day functions of your company. Operations managers require skills in the distinct areas of running your self storage business.  An operations manager has to have a fundamental understanding of revenue management, sales, marketing, hiring, lien laws, and ...
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Is Your Self Storage Facility Capitalizing on Retail Sales?

Self storage is typically thought of as a service industry, providing secure storage units for people to store their residential and business belongings. But it can be more than that. The addition of retail merchandise to your facility provides you with great opportunities to increase your profitability as well as giving tenants and walk-in customers ...
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PINNACLE STORAGE PROPERTIES CELEBRATES 4 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Houston, TX – March 5, 2020 – Pinnacle Storage Properties, based in Katy, Texas, proudly celebrates their four-year anniversary. Since its inception in 2016, Pinnacle Storage Properties has become one of the fastest growing storage companies in the USA. In 3 ½ years, Pinnacle Storage Properties has reached $100M in assets under management, far exceeding ...
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Self-Storage Facility Due Diligence…Do the Due

Most experienced self-storage facility buyers understand that due diligence has to be completed prior to the purchase of a property. But, what exactly is meant by the term “due diligence”? According to Dale Eisenman of Midcoast properties, “due is defined as reasonable, just, regular and sufficient. Diligence is defined as prudence, attentiveness and care. Used ...
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Give Your Rundown Self-Storage Property a Face Lift

During a house hunting quest, did you ever pull up to a property that looked like a scene from Animal House? My guess is that you kept right on driving…to an attractive property with a well-tended look. Think about this in terms of self-storage. Does your facility look like John Belushi’s choice for self storage? ...
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What You Need to Know About Self Storage Revenue Management

In the last five years the self-storage industry has seen significant growth. The market has shown an increase in the number of facilities, along with continuing shifts in conditions. Combined with multiple industry variables, these factors, if not managed properly, can have an adverse effect on profitability. The evolution in market conditions means that revenue ...
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