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U.S. self-storage companies are expanding into Canada, lured by an undersupplied market and significant growth potential. The CEO and cofounder of Montreal Mini-Storage Group examines what this wave of billion-dollar investments means for Canadian operators and reveals the strategies they must adopt to compete…
Lots of self-storage operators sell retail products like locks, boxes, packing tape, and other moving and packing supplies. However, they don’t all know how or make the effort to maximize these sales. This type of merchandise not only increases revenue and draws in non-storage customers, it improves the tenant…
If you’re thinking about selling your self-storage facility, you’re no doubt focused on price. You want to maximize value and buyer appeal, and one of the most effective ways to do that is to increase net operating income. This doesn’t happen overnight; it takes planning. However, there are simple yet effective…
This is a deal announcement from Inside Self-Storage, published August 3, 2026, regarding Lighthouse Storage Solutions' acquisition of Haviland Storage Services' California management portfolio, in connection with the retirement of industry figure Sue Haviland. The item covers a transaction in the self-storage sector.
This is a promotional webinar published by Inside Self-Storage on August 3, 2026, focused on self-storage development strategies including flex space and SmartReady facilities for long-term growth.
Our annual Top-Operators Lists share data about movement among the self-storage industry’s largest owners and management firms, but what does it all really mean? In this post, ISS Associate Editor Ron Matejko explains his process for writing the annual top-ops analysis, which he has now done for three years. He…
This is a viewpoint-commentary piece published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 that presents Alex Pardo's guidance on five methods for funding an initial self-storage facility investment without personal capital. The article addresses financing strategies within the self-storage sector.
This is a news item published by Inside Self-Storage on July 30, 2026, reporting on Public Storage's expansion of its community solar program in Northern Illinois.
This is a news item published by Inside Self-Storage on July 30, 2026, reporting on financial results released by self-storage REITs for the second quarter of 2026.
This is a market report published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 covering the self-storage sector, specifically examining changes in the top-operators lists following acquisitions and management turnover. The report indicates that the prior year was relatively quiet in terms of activity before recent significant changes altered the rankings of major operators.
This is a viewpoint-commentary article published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 addressing operational strategies for self-storage facilities serving elderly tenants, including guidance on managing interactions with renters experiencing cognitive decline.
In Vietnam, the gap between the amount of stuff people own and the space they have to accommodate it keeps widening, fueling demand for self-storage units. Though the industry is still developing in this country, there’s vast potential for expansion. In this article, the founder of local operator MyStorage shares…
This is a news item from Inside Self-Storage published in July 2026 reporting on a court decision in Oldham County, Kentucky regarding a denied amendment for a self-storage development project.
Cost segregation is one of the most misunderstood tax strategies in commercial real estate, but it can be a quick way to improve a self-storage asset’s cash flow. Many owners overlook this opportunity due to common myths about complexity or eligibility. With recent tax-law changes making it even more valuable,…
Boat/RV storage may look like a simple business—just a dirt lot packed with vehicles, right? However, when developers and investors run the numbers, many find that the math doesn't work. While this product can be highly profitable in the right location, it requires a fundamentally different approach to market…
Sustainability is a hot-button issue in many industries. In self-storage, it offers opportunities to developers and operators alike, though not without challenges. Environmental considerations must be weighed against business objectives, and the path forward isn’t always clear. In this article, we explore how the…
This is a news item published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 reporting that SmartStop Self-Storage has added its first client to a Canadian third-party management platform.
This is a news article published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 announcing the launch of Fund X by SROA Capital, a self-storage investment and management firm.
This is a news article published by Inside Self-Storage in July 2026 reporting that Uniti raised $12 million in funding to accelerate expansion of its agentic AI platform serving the self-storage sector and other real estate sectors.
In the self-storage industry, where tenant delinquencies can easily threaten facility profitability, successfully closing the gap between what the business is owed and what the operator is able to collect comes down to process. It’s important to track and manage past-due rent promptly, consistently and…
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