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Storage Authority is excited to announce that they have awarded its fifth Franchise of the year in 2021. Greg & Jennifer are looking to build their Storage Authority self-storage on the Gulf Coast of FL. They are both very successful in their full-time careers but understand how their extra drive and motivation today will pay off handsomely, setting them up for a stress-free retirement Quote from new franchise owners Greg & Jennifer "We are extremely excited to begin our jo

By Garrett Byrd Simply put, leverage in self-storage (real estate) is using borrowed capital or debt to increase the potential return of an investment when purchasing or developing a property. When leveraging a property, you borrow funds from a lender to be able to purchase or develop investment property instead of having to cover the entire purchase price yourself. There are actually two types of leverage in self-storage (real estate) You can also leverage knowledge and exp

Self Storage Development, News & Profits August 2020 What’s new at Storage Authority? I am Josh Parker and happy to report I am new, and excited to be part of the Storage Authority team. Here is my official bio: Josh Parker Vice President, Technology & Development Today’s high-tech business world moves at the speed of electrons.  Josh uses his sophisticated computer and technology skills to make sure Storage Authority franchisees have access to the latest software and hardw

Self Storage Development, News & Profits New Storage Authority Marketing Partner Engage 21 After months of research, zoom meetings, and even trial & error we are excited to announce our new marketing partnership with Engage 121.  One thing we love about them is they are high tech, high touch.   In other words they just a phone call away and results-oriented so their services are developed to meet your needs. For example: They provide the copy and artwork and review options a

Self Storage News You Can Use May 2020 Do you know the top 7 Self Storage Profit Centers? Developers, owners, and managers often ask about profit center opportunities like truck rentals, postal service, propane, etc and we tell them all the same thing.  Most so-called profit centers do not make money because they either require an additional employee or distract the manager from their primary duty of renting units at premium prices so, in the end, you lose money. There are

News You Can Use April 2020 Storage Authority Land O’ Lakes is Under Construction The office area Storage Authority is Open for Business! All our facilities are open during the COVID 19 closures because self-storage is considered an essential business. And we are happy to report they had great rentals in March and looking forward to a great April! The average self-storage occupancy lost 8 – 10% in the last 2009 recession and that is pretty good – but who wants to be average,

Storage Authority® News We have just 9 Franchises left to be awarded in 2020.  We want to ensure that every new Franchisee gets the help and attention they expect and deserve.  If you are seriously considering making Self Storage part of your future give us a call at 860-830-6764 Marc Storage Authority Continues to Expand in More States. We have awarded a new franchise in different states, every month for the last 3 months.  Congrats to Scott R of Utah who just came aboard la