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Question: How many Acres of land does it take to build self-storage? Marc: It typically takes 2 – 15 usable acres. Don't forget you have to subtract non-useable land like wetlands, 100-year flood plain, steep slopes, etc. Strict zoning can require more land as well. Here is a final site plan of our Storaage Authority Buck Road, NJ facility that just opened. It took more than 6 acres because a large chunk was wetlands, and the town had a maximum building size. It is

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e In self-storage development, this isn't just motivation—it's the blueprint. From site scouting to ribbon-cutting, the journey is a marathon of zoning battles, permitting hurdles, and construction delays. Most drop out at the first "no" from planners or rising material costs. But the 1%? They rinse & repeat, adapt, and grind. Here's a streamlined 5-Step Development Process to compound your wins : Site Selection & Due Diligence : H

By Josh Parker The most important unit in your facility- the one that will make you the most money- the most valuable 10x20 space in your entire facility- and you will NEVER rent it. If you didn't guess by now, I'm talking about the 10x20 money maker in-office show unit. Here are 3 reasons your show unit should be in your office, and why it will make you more money than any other unit, even though it will never be rented to a single customer. Luxury. Impress them from their f

By Marc Goodin Most self storage owners will never provide luxury self storage because they do not understand what it is and the huge value it provides. At Storage Authority Franchise Luxury is our first name and Renters are happy to rent at our self storage franchise facilities. Here is how we offer Luxury units at our newest facility www.storageauthoritybuckroad.com Glassboro, NJ. Check them out to see what luxury feels like. As you can see Luxury does come with a cost

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e Excited to share my latest article on Inside Self Storage: " Self-Storage Investment...

Congrats to the now-open, Storage Authority Buck Road team!

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e Storage Authority lets busy professionals like you build a six-figure annuity income...

I asked my best friend if he wanted to partner with me when I built my first self storage. He said no, but maybe after I had a track...

Yesterday, I took the Managers of our CT facilities to the Northeast Self Storage Association (NeSSA) Fall Conference. It was a fantastic...

by Marc Goodin. Some owners are upset with their managers in the first few months because the managers do not follow basic procedures. ...

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e Converting existing buildings into self-storage facilities is an increasingly popular...

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BY Marc Goodin I can't wait to see what the feds do with interest rates tomorrow. Question: Marc, what is the main impact of high...

By Marc Goodin, CEO of Storage Authority franchise There are 5 ways to find self storage land, and AI is not one of them. AI is an...

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e The hunt for the perfect self-storage site is a grind. Months of chasing dead-end parcels,...

by Marc Goodin, CEO of Storage Authority Franchise. The number one reason people fail in self-storage is that they give up before they...

By Garrett Byrd Storage Authority Franchis e When you’re buying land for a self-storage project, the dirt under your feet might look...

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