<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Storage Authority Franchise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take advantage of our innovative expertise to make your dreams come true and you dominate your competition! We Make Self Storage Simple!]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/blog-news</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:52:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[7 Steps to a Successful Self-Storage Facility Purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[You Found the Facility. Now What? Finding a self-storage facility that fits your buy box is exciting. Buying it successfully is where the real work begins. From the trenches, we know the biggest mistakes often happen after an investor finds the right property. Paying too much, missing critical due diligence, failing to follow up, or opening the doors without a solid marketing plan can turn a great opportunity into a costly lesson. That is why we have broken the process down into 7 critical...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/7-steps-to-a-successful-self-storage-facility-purchase-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa47566571318e8c9e545f2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 22:18:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_c2faa27689b947768fb4c1e9e260d092~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[webinar]You Found an Offline Storage Facility… What’s Your Next Move?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding the facility is only the beginning. Before you make an offer, you need to answer some critical questions: • What’s really driving the underperformance? • How much upside is actually there?• Are rents below market? • Is occupancy the problem, or operations? • What can be improved in the first 90 days? • Most importantly… does the deal still work after the turnaround plan? Too many buyers focus on the acquisition price. Smart buyers focus on the opportunity after acquisition. At Storage...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/webinar-you-found-an-offline-storage-facility-what-s-your-next-move</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9b5ca7950c73fdcf7b5592</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:22:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_10fc315b22b44ceeb0135982b1ee7605~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buying An Existing Self Storage? Do you have a preclosing check list and a post-closing checklist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your offer was accepted.  Now what?  Simple: complete your checklists day and night.   What is the catch?  The catch is most buyers do not have the full checklists.  This leads to delays and lost income.  And sometimes a lack of pre- and post-closing checklists can lead to important items being missed and even to financial problems.     The pre-closing items may require input and information from the owner and your attorney.  Having the lists will also help make an offer. There are literally...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/buying-an-existing-self-storage-do-you-have-a-preclosing-check-list-and-a-post-closing-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a95cd400125627071cf841c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:58:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_6caea6fb81f541d7bc5472db7f505b32~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Use an SBA 7(a) Loan to Buy and Turn Around an Underperforming Self-Storage Facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchise What if the self-storage facility that fits your buy box is not perfect? Maybe occupancy is low. Rents are below market. Marketing is weak. Technology is outdated. The property needs work. Or the current owner simply stopped doing the things necessary to maximize the facility's potential. That does not necessarily make it a bad acquisition. It may be the opportunity. The challenge is financing both the acquisition and the turnaround. That is where...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/how-to-use-an-sba-7-a-loan-to-buy-and-turn-around-an-underperforming-self-storage-facility</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a91e2b54f7694ed1ed822ef</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:46:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_422af7c3cfc84130975581c97eafb3f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hard self Storage Truths_ Good &#38; Bad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Becoming successful in self-storage is not luck. It is math.  If your probability of finding land or an existing facility is 1/100 and you try 100 times (with facilities in your buy-build box), you have a 100% chance of success.   You can run a company worth over $10,000,000, with an income of over $100,000/month, with 1.5 employees.  It’s called self-storage   Relax.  Work like crazy.  It is not a competition.   There has been a 70% decline in self-storage construction since 2023.  Very good...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/hard-self-storage-truths_-good-bad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8b480d16311e234318a826</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:26:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_9bf2db9878b4488f8d0f8f8b9a88101f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_676,h_332,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[Replay]40 make-or-break tips to Define your self storage buy box to find a Facility in 7 months]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you missed us live during our latest session, you can watch the full replay here. Most first-time commercial real estate investors waste dozens of hours analyzing facilities that should have been rejected in under 15 minutes. Without a strict evaluation framework, you risk falling into "analysis paralysis" or, worse, overpaying for an underperforming asset. The secret to acquiring a high-performing property faster isn't reviewing more deals, it's establishing a clear "Buy Box" to eliminate...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/replay-40-make-or-break-tips-to-define-your-self-storage-buy-box-to-find-a-facility-in-7-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a89c943f46f94d7c1a1d1c5</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:56:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_321d073d3af84897b61818c5ea175dbd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kiosk Did The Work Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Josh Parker No, we didn't replace or eliminate any staff. In fact, it was all hands on deck- and a good thing too- when three customers, all in a hurry, wanted to rent units at the same time. We had two storage experts helping customers at the desk, and another with a customer walking them through their rental at the kiosk. For our busy customers, that meant no waiting and less stress. Bonus points to the kiosk, it was easy, scanned their ID, took payment, and it was actually faster than...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/the-kiosk-did-the-work-today</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a86f53e6bcb1efacf719cdf</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:53:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bae26_091d303187d44dfe86ee1b5b4a188f9e~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Parker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing my 40 make-or-break tips for finding a facility to purchase with the public for the first time. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are broken down into these 5 categories:   1) Your data &#38; goals 2) Banking data 3) Facility type 4) Eight value-added options 5) Financials   Without these items in place, most people have next to no chance of finding an existing self-storage facility that meets these needs.  And even if you do find a facility to purchase, these items would have saved you time and given you the confidence to provide an offer and buy the facility.   Buying the right property at the right price matters.  ...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/sharing-my-40-make-or-break-tips-for-finding-a-facility-to-purchase-with-the-public-for-the-first-ti</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8382643a73f167659c45eb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:55:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_93d98fbad03141a8bc87eb05f8831dc5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stop Chasing Stabilized Facilities: The Value-Add Playbook for First-Time Self-Storage Investors]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchise If you’re looking to get into self-storage, ignore the glossy “buy a perfect Class A facility and collect passive income” narrative. That’s institutional territory. The real opportunity for individuals sits in the messy middle: older or under-managed properties where the previous owner left money on the table. Why Value-Add Beats Everything Else for New Entrants Self-storage rewards operators who can improve NOI more than almost any other commercial...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/stop-chasing-stabilized-facilities-the-value-add-playbook-for-first-time-self-storage-investors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a7f8f3a62cc0da001dc0733</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:25:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_0f3a92b2eb204a879439637338d30eb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_730,h_424,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[SElf Storage Land with approved plans. Opportunity is high But still buyer beware.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Now is the best time ever to buy land with approved self-storage plans because there are so many on the market, if you know how to look.   There is a significant amount of land for sale with approved self-storage plans. More than I have seen in a long while. While Storage Authority has never had a project denied, it is still comforting knowing the risk of spending time and money will not end in a project denied by the city.   People believe an approved site saves time and money.  This may be...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/self-storage-land-with-approved-plans-opportunity-is-high-but-still-buyer-beware</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a79c672ecb2cb929ff64c16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:49:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_eb0417974c1143d6a31a7a4c84e503e8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Wealth Without Quitting Your Job: The Semi-Absentee Self-Storage Model]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Garrett Byrd When professionals evaluate real estate investments, they often face a frustrating dilemma: traditional real estate projects like multifamily residential or single-family rentals require either full-time attention or heavy reliance on third-party property managers who don't care about your bottom line. If you are looking to build long-term wealth, generate recurring income, and secure early retirement without abandoning your current career, self-storage franchising offers a...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/building-wealth-without-quitting-your-job-the-semi-absentee-self-storage-model</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75dc75f605b59da3eb7d70</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:06:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_f9a1770e5526403ab9b1b7734b3d4fd5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[[webinar] Stop Searching, Start Buying: How to Define Your Self-Storage Buy Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most real estate investors fail to acquire a self-storage facility for one simple reason: they lack a clearly defined Buy Box. Without a precise, written list of criteria, you end up wasting countless hours analyzing properties that were never going to work in the first place. You get overwhelmed by options, fall into analysis paralysis, and ultimately walk away empty-handed. To succeed in self-storage, you need a system that helps you reject bad deals quickly so you can focus only on...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/webinar-stop-searching-start-buying-how-to-define-your-self-storage-buy-box</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6cccf4bd59259eef887b71</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:51:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_bc450f4fff534db094dee9e9cbe3c22d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your 2-Week, Old-School Marketing Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's your 2-week, old-school marketing challenge: Week 1: pick five local businesses within five miles of your facility; Week 2: visit all 5. Introduce yourself, hand them a few business cards, leave behind a small gift or treats for the staff, and simply let them know, "Here are a few ways we can help you, and help your customers." Keep it short. Don't ask for business. Build a relationship. Every self-storage facility can buy the same Google ads. Very few managers are willing to walk...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/your-2-week-old-school-marketing-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b846e5cf1d22b8d72d669</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:27:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bae26_f24d72330a5241acb3ead3efcf8f3efd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Parker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We know why most investors fail to find a Facility to purchase]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are just three steps to findiing the right facility for you.  Step 1 is a personal and project financial summary. Step 3 is the system to search for a facility and make offer in a regular timely fashion.  I will post Steps 2 &#38; 3 later in the week Step 2 is defining your self Storage Facility BUY BOX: A writen list of the specific characteristics a facility  and deal must have before it is worth pursuing. This box should reflect financing limits, operational goals, market preferences,...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/we-know-why-most-investors-fail-to-find-a-facility-to-purchase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a623787532301fe59f54055</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:42:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_0b2f1d4e58684896a0258fc59ac6c33a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_656,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction Update: Storage Authority, Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee, FL]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is big news for the Kissimmee community! Local Storage Authority owners Jerome and Geraldine are officially bringing a brand-new, state-of-the-art self-storage facility to S Poinciana Boulevard in Kissimmee, FL. We took a walk around the construction site today with Jerome to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how Building 1 is coming along. What’s Happening On-Site Right Now If you’ve driven down S Poinciana Blvd lately, you’ve likely seen the transformation taking shape....]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/construction-update-storage-authority-poinciana-blvd-kissimmee-fl</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a63d33748a090b99129b4e4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:53:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/d977a5_f11b6df78a8748df9689a8ea8cff7ad6/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Build Authentic Connections Over Clicks in Digital Marketing]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's time to ditch the race to buy the most clicks. Pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns promise instant traffic and quick wins, but fail to provide the true marketing value of building relationships where they count- in your own backyard. Real value lies not in the clicks you buy, but in the relationships you build. Stepping away from purely transactional marketing and focusing on genuine community engagement can create lasting connections that no ad budget can match. A community manager building...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/build-authentic-connections-over-clicks-in-digital-marketing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a60da6ed4c9d93303111773</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:46:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bae26_579e55d725f14a538f02c2c3e624419d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Parker</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch the Replay: How to Turn Around Your Next Self-Storage Purchase in 6 Months ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying an underperforming self-storage facility is one of the fastest ways to build wealth in real estate, if you know exactly what to do the moment you get the keys. Unfortunately, the average new owner takes one to two years to properly figure out and complete the necessary turnaround tasks. In this industry, time is literally money. Every single month your facility underperforms, cash flows straight out of your pocket. What if you could compress that timeline down to just 6 months and add...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/catch-the-replay-how-to-turn-around-your-next-self-storage-purchase-in-6-months</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5acf62830cbda37bbd432e</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_c47cfb08b6f44acb83ea7410bfcd2128~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_635,h_357,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you have a pre closing check list and post-closing checklist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[over 50 tips to increase profits when you buy a self storage facility.]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/do-you-have-a-pre-closing-check-list-and-post-closing-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a555591870c7bdb8f411cd2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:19:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da989b_ffdffaac845840a9b0e16237e14dd46d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_698,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Marc Goodin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buy or Build: The Only Numbers That Settle It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buy versus build gets treated like a personality quiz. Are you patient? Do you like risk? None of it decides anything. Three things do: how much cash you can lock up for three years, how long you can go without a distribution, and whether your spread survives being half wrong on your assumptions. The number that decides it On a ground-up deal, one number matters before you sign the land contract: stabilized yield on cost against the cap rate the asset will trade at. In 2026, Class B suburban...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/buy-or-build-the-only-numbers-that-settle-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a516436c549c55b35af2c94</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:33:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d977a5_092cd1d45e51413bbc601c106792395b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_736,h_475,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>garrett581</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customer Service That Doesn't Stop With The Rental ]]></title><description><![CDATA[by Josh Parker Of course, the primary energy, time, and focus for any self-storage manager goes to getting as many rentals as possible. It is for this reason that we develop rental scripts, use complex CRM software, follow up automations and personal follow-up schedules, and spend hours and hours practicing with our managers.  However, it fantastic customer service cannot stop there! Every customer experience counts, and can be the difference in getting a referral, a review, or a repeat...]]></description><link>https://www.storageauthorityfranchise.com/post/customer-service-that-doesn-t-stop-with-the-rental</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e594ed379ed101cb8a2de</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:56:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bae26_ed59d515b8164d82b790a14b9645cf5b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_572,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Josh Parker</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>