self-storage investing — Self-Storage Feasibility Study Blog

Close More Deals with Seller Financing

Strategies for using seller financing to invest in self-storage and boat and RV storage

Katherine D'AgostinoNovember 9, 2021self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, boat and rv storage investing

Let the SBA Pay for Your Storage Facility

Take Advantage of SBA's Supercharged Loans to Help Pay Your First Six Months of Principal and Interest

Katherine D'AgostinoFebruary 19, 2021self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, boat and rv storage investing, feasibility report

Sensei's Dissertation on Self-Storage Masterminds

Don't worry, it's not THAT long. But it is an apples to apples comparison of masterminds that can help jump start your self-storage business.

Katherine D'AgostinoFebruary 12, 2021self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group Comment

Sensei, how much can I pay for land to develop self-storage or boat and RV storage?

If you don't know how to figure out the price you can pay for land for your self-storage or boat and RV storage project, the answer lies within.

Katherine D'AgostinoSeptember 11, 2020self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, boat and rv storage investing

Quiz: Are you a buyer or are you a builder?

Just for fun, let’s do a completely non-scientific quiz to find out if you should buy or build your next self-storage facility.

Katherine D'AgostinoJuly 18, 2020self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, self-storage business plan

The A to Z’s of Self-Storage Feasibility Studies

What is a self-storage feasibility study, anyway?

Katherine D'AgostinoJune 3, 2020self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage investing

Why I Do What I Do Series: Dan Hogan on Working in the Self-Storage Industry

My previous blog is the perfect segue to this article Sensei recently wrote for an industry publication. Read more about how Dan Hogan - pictured above with his stunning wife Angela Leaney - opened his first facility during the 2008 recession and learn how his enthusiasm for self-storage continues to grow.

Katherine D'AgostinoApril 5, 2020self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study

Apocalypse Be Damned: Self-Storage Is, Was and Continues to Be the Industry to Invest In

Feeling shaky about investing in self-storage during the current COVID-19 crisis? You shouldn't be!

Katherine D'AgostinoApril 2, 2020self-storage investing, boat and rv storage investing

Why Do I Need a Self-Storage Feasibility Study?

When a Beer and a Napkin Just Aren’t Enough

Katherine D'AgostinoFebruary 20, 2020self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage consulting group, self-storage investing, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, boat and rv storage investing

Why I Do What I Do Series: Nick Collins on Working in the Self-Storage Industry

An inside glimpse into the world of a self-storage lender

Katherine D'AgostinoFebruary 14, 2020self-storage investing, self-storage, boat and rv storage investing

Calling All Self-Storage Entrepreneurs: Is Your Vision 20/20 in 2020?

Honorable Coach Lori, this one’s for you.

Katherine D'AgostinoJanuary 22, 2020self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report

How the Average Joe or Joanne Can Get Investors to Finance Your Next Facility

Sensei sits down with industry experts Mark Helm and John Manes to learn how they did it, and how you can do it too.

Katherine D'AgostinoDecember 17, 2019self, self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage crowdfunding, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study

How to Use a Non-conforming Loan to Buy Your Next Self-Storage Facility or Get You Out of a Pickle

- Whichever You Prefer -

Featuring Wisdom from Trading Places, 2 Finance Gurus & A Sensei

Katherine D'AgostinoNovember 18, 2019self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage crowdfunding, feasibility report, feasibility study, feasibility analysis

How I Analyze Self-Storage Investment Opportunities Today

Guest Blog: Industry Expert Mark Helm

Katherine D'AgostinoOctober 11, 2019self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage, self-storage feasibility study, self-storage crowdfunding, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study

Blimey! Can pirates do self-storage feasibility studies?

Sensei had eye surgery and is going to find out if she can do self-storage feasibility studies like a pirate for the next month.

Katherine D'AgostinoSeptember 27, 2019self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group

How many self-storage units can I put on an acre?

You’ve found a parcel of land, and need to know how many self-storage units will fit per acre. Read on to find out.

Katherine D'AgostinoSeptember 25, 2019self-storage business plan, self-storage investing, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study, self-storage consulting group

How to Write a Self-Storage Business Plan like Tom Clancy - or - The Hunt for Red October

How do you start a self-storage business? You need a plan. And not just any plan: a plan your bank will think is so good Tom Clancy must have written it.

Katherine D'AgostinoAugust 14, 2019self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study

Self-Storage Investing: Buying vs Building

Getting into self-storage is like getting into any relationship. Sensei Katherine gives insight to help you think through your decision to build or buy. Her husband and Bruce Lee are just there for moral support.

Katherine D'AgostinoJuly 30, 2019self-storage investing, self-storage business plan, self-storage consulting group, self-storage feasibility report, self-storage feasibility study, boat and RV self-storage feasibility study