Explore the dynamic shifts in the industry's economic landscape over the past few years and gain valuable insight on how your self-storage business may be impacted. This comprehensive economic update will dive into the key factors shaping the industry and the broader commercial real estate market, providing an insider’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

While very similar, RV and boat storage is nuanced and different than traditional self-storage operations in many ways. Whether you are simply interested in learning more, are looking to expand and add to your current unit mix or exclusively own RV and boat storage properties, you’ll learn from others’ experiences and gain strategies to help successfully operate in the RV and boat storage arena.

For the first time in self-storage history, millennials are renting units more than any other generation. Self-storage tenant demographics continue to evolve, with multiple generations of tenants exhibiting unique storage habits and preferences. Discover how to appeal to and accommodate all generations as we discuss various wants, needs and specific offerings each generation looks for when choosing where to store their belongings.  

Self-storage managers are challenged daily with a wide range of tasks to perform while providing excellent customer service to tenants and prospects—including the daunting task of chasing down late payments. We’ll discuss best practices for avoiding tenants falling into default, effectively handling delinquent accounts and strategies you can immediately add to your “collections” toolbox to improve your results.

Foreclosure is a legal remedy to help you get rid of non-paying tenants and recover at least a portion of past-due rent and other amounts owed to your facility. Foreclosure can be daunting for managers and operators, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about the final step of the foreclosure process, the auction, as we discuss best practices, how to ensure you are following Texas lien law and steps to take in order to lessen the headache and efficiently recoup funds.