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By Garrett Byrd Storage  Authority Franchis e Self-storage is a booming, recession-resilient asset class, and the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program is often the best-kept secret for financing these ventures. Whether you're acquiring an existing facility or building a new one, understanding the mechanics of an SBA loan, especially the interest rate sensitivity, is crucial to your success. Why SBA Loans are Perfect for Self-Storage SBA loans, particularly the SB

By Garrett Byrd Storage  Authority Franchis e Most investors believe that finding self-storage land is about “ the one right source .” Marc Goodin and the Storage Authority Team make it clear: it’s really about consistent, targeted activity—using simple tools, relationships, and follow‑up to turn “throw-away” parcels into million‑dollar assets.​​ Why Most People Never Find a Site Many would‑be owners stall out because they outsource the hunt to a broker and wait. The case s

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 Al Pacino, Harrison Ford, Nicolas Cage, and Jim Carrey all have at least one thing in common- they all came out of...