The Self Storage University Podcast

Interest rates are up – way up. It’s the highest level in 20 years and still has not peaked. What will be the impact of these suddenly higher rates on the self-storage industry and what can you do to protect yourself and your investments in this unprecedented environment? In this episode, we’re going to cover the history of interest rates, how they affect every level of the storage business, what you can do to mitigate these issues and even some predictions for the future.

America is seeing a financial instability that has not been experienced in 40 years. Should you sit out buying a storage facility during this period of uncertainty? That’s the topic we’re going to explore in-depth in this Self-Storage University podcast. Since your financial future hangs in the balance, it’s an issue that every investor should consider.

Many of the best self-storage deals come from cold-calling potential sellers. Yet many people find this simple technique stressful and awkward. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some tips on how to make cold-calling a pleasurable experience to better launch you deal flow.

The world economy has endured countless bubbles and resulting financial baths. They follow the same trajectory every time and you can see them build with investor behavior and attitudes. Is there a bubble and bust coming in the self-storage industry? We’re going to explore this topic with examples from past financial panics and zero in on where the storage industry stands in relation to these historical moments.

“Term default” is what happens when your loan comes due and you are unable to find a replacement borrowing option. It was a common problem in the Great Recession in 2008, and that was mostly because borrowers used poor judgement and little caution in their approach to loan renewals and it caught up with them. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the loan process and how to best attack a pending loan renewal.