Why Self-Storage Teams Need Cleaner Data Before They Adopt AI

Jul 14, 2026

Artificial intelligence is becoming part of nearly every business conversation, and self-storage is no exception. Operators, developers, investors, lenders, and acquisition teams are all beginning to ask how AI can help them move faster, analyze more efficiently, and make stronger decisions. The opportunity is…

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This week the Radius+ team took a closer look at the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CBSA.

Historical Supply Growth in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA CBSA: 2018: 6.3% 2019: 11.6% 2020: 6% 2021: 2.4% 2022: 1.4% 2023: 0% 2024: 1.4% 2025: 1% 2026: .04% The Portland metropolitan area saw substantial overbuilding during the 2017 to 2020 cycle, with large volumes of new supply delivered in 2019. Even so,…

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How to Create Content That Answers Tenant Questions and Builds Trust

Self-storage business owners spend a surprising amount of each day answering the same common customer questions, even when the team is already juggling tours, payments, and move-ins. The core tension is simple: every repeat question pulls attention from in-person service, and customer inquiry challenges start to…

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Posted 7 days ago·Published Jul 7, 2026Read

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Augusta Market Update: Is the Sunbelt Supply Surge Finally Cooling Down?

This week the Radius+ team took a closer look at the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC CBSA. Augusta continues to grow as part of the broader Sunbelt expansion. The market saw significant supply growth in 2021 and 2022, followed by more moderate additions in 2023. New homes and steady migration have allowed the market…

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Hartford Storage Deep Dive: High Incomes Meet a Rising Pipeline

This week the Radius+ team took a closer look at the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT CBSA. Hartford experienced consistent supply growth from 2021 through 2025, contributing to downward pressure on rental rates. Despite this, the market is still considered undersupplied at just over 5 square feet per…

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Posted 14 days ago·Published Jun 30, 2026Read

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Self Storage Underwriting Guide: How to Evaluate a Facility, Market, and Investment Opportunity

Self Storage Underwriting Starts With the Market Self storage underwriting is no longer just a spreadsheet exercise. In today’s environment, the strongest investors, developers, and operators are underwriting from the market up, not the property down. That shift matters because self storage performance is highly…

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Posted 23 days ago·Published Jun 9, 2026Read

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Self-Storage Deals Really Go Sideways Because Developers Do Not Understand The Importance Of Time.

By Marc Goodin Most investors start where they should: the numbers. They review rents, absorption, supply, expenses, taxes, site costs, and projected returns. Those inputs are essential, but they also create a dangerous illusion. They make a deal feel more certain than it really is. The reason is simple. A pro…

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Posted 23 days ago·Published May 26, 2026Read

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