# Self Storage University

> Education on self-storage facility investing: how to find, evaluate, buy, operate and sell self-storage facilities. Articles, videos, audio lessons, the Self Storage Mastery podcast and a Home Study Course.

Instructors Frank Rolfe and Dave Reynolds are veteran owner-operators of self-storage and other alternative real estate assets across the United States. Sister sites cover related asset classes: [Mobile Home University](https://www.mobilehomeuniversity.com/), [RV Park University](https://www.rvparkuniversity.com/), [Outdoor Billboard University](https://www.obuniversity.com/), [CRE University](https://www.creuniversity.com/).

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## Articles (162)

- [Be A Self-Storage Deal Maker, Not A Deal Killer](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/be-a-self-storage-deal-maker-not-a-deal-killer)
- [Self-Storage Locks Have Changed: What Owners Need to Know in 2026](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-locks-have-changed-what-owners-need-to-know-in-2026)
- [Self-Storage Has Long Since Proven It’s Here to Stay](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-has-long-since-proven-its-here-to-stay)
- [How the Internet Continues to Change Self-Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-the-internet-continues-to-change-self-storage)
- [What Makes a Self-Storage Facility a Strong Acquisition?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/what-makes-a-self-storage-facility-a-strong-acquisition)
- [Security Is a System, Not a Camera](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/security-is-a-system-not-a-camera)
- [Thoughts On Efficient Portfolio Construction For Self-Storage Properties](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/thoughts-on-efficient-portfolio-construction-for-self-storage-properties)
- [How to Dominate Your Local Self-Storage Market](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-dominate-your-local-self-storage-market)
- [Building A Family Legacy With Self-Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/building-a-family-legacy-with-self-storage)
- [How to Train a Self-Storage Manager for Better Results](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-train-a-self-storage-manager-for-better-results)
- [Self-Storage Marketing Rewards Owners Who Stay Active](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-marketing-rewards-owners-who-stay-active)
- [What Self-Storage Financing Looks Like In 2026](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/what-self-storage-financing-looks-like-in-2026)
- [How To Protect Your Self-Storage Facility From Lawsuits In 2026](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-protect-your-self-storage-facility-from-lawsuits-in-2026)
- [In Self-Storage, Boring Usually Beats Brave](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/in-self-storage-boring-usually-beats-brave)
- [The Top Six Self-Storage States For 2026](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-top-six-self-storage-states-for-2026)
- [Modern Ways to Raise Capital for Self-Storage in 2026](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/modern-ways-to-raise-capital-for-self-storage-in-2026)
- [Negotiating a Self-Storage Deal the Right Way](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/negotiating-a-self-storage-deal-the-right-way)
- [Choose the Real Estate Game That Pays You Back](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/choose-the-real-estate-game-that-pays-you-back)
- [From Fringe to Cornerstone: The Evolution of Self-Storage as a Premier Asset](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/from-fringe-to-cornerstone-the-evolution-of-self-storage-as-a-premier-asset)
- [Negotiating Self-Storage Deals in 2026: Five Skills That Still Win](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/negotiating-self-storage-deals-in-2026-five-skills-that-still-win)
- [Why the Best Self-Storage Opportunities Still Require Lender Support](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-the-best-self-storage-opportunities-still-require-lender-support)
- [Why the Best Self-Storage Opportunities Still Require Deep Water](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-the-best-self-storage-opportunities-still-require-deep-water)
- [What Makes a Self-Storage Offer Win](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/what-makes-a-self-storage-offer-win)
- [How to Quickly Boost Occupancy in Self Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-quickly-boost-occupancy-in-self-storage)
- [How To Spot Trouble Signs In a Self-Storage Deal Before You Buy It](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-spot-trouble-signs-in-a-self-storage-deal-before-you-buy-it)
- [Enhancing Debt Security in Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/enhancing-debt-security-in-self-storage-investments)
- [Turning One Self-Storage Deal Into a Million-Dollar Win](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/turning-one-self-storage-deal-into-a-million-dollar-win)
- [Building a Modern, High-Impact Website for Your Self-Storage Business (2025 Edition)](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/building-a-modern-high-impact-website-for-your-self-storage-business-2025-edition)
- [Why Steel Rules in Self-Storage Construction (and What Investors Should Know Today)](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-steel-rules-in-self-storage-construction-and-what-investors-should-know-today)
- [What People Store in Self Storage Units and Why It Matters for Investors](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/what-people-store-in-self-storage-units-and-why-it-matters-for-investors)
- [Mastering the Close: Effective Strategies for Securing Self-Storage Leases](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/mastering-the-close-effective-strategies-for-securing-self-storage-leases)
- [Protecting Your Property by Staying Ahead of Problems](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/protecting-your-property-by-staying-ahead-of-problems)
- [What Makes a Manager Truly Effective in Self-Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/what-makes-a-manager-truly-effective-in-self-storage)
- [The Hidden Advantage: Building Relationships with Sellers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-hidden-advantage-building-relationships-with-sellers)
- [Know When to Stop: The Value of Setting a Final Offer in Negotiations](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/know-when-to-stop-the-value-of-setting-a-final-offer-in-negotiations)
- [Boosting Your Self-Storage Facility's Curb Appeal and Profitability in 2025](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/boosting-your-self-storage-facilitys-curb-appeal-and-profitability-in-2025)
- [Navigating Conduit Loans in 2025: Opportunities and Considerations for Self-Storage Investors](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/navigating-conduit-loans-in-2025-opportunities-and-considerations-for-self-storage-investors)
- [Decoding Self-Storage Investments: Evaluating Cap Rates and Cash-on-Cash Returns in 2025](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/decoding-self-storage-investments-evaluating-cap-rates-and-cash-on-cash-returns-in-2025)
- [Achieving Substantial Returns in Self-Storage Investments Without Advanced Expertise](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/achieving-substantial-returns-in-self-storage-investments-without-advanced-expertise)
- [Time To Look At "Alternative Investing" Again](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/time-to-look-at-alternative-investing-again-ssu)
- [The First Impression Effect: Why Presentation Determines Success in Self-Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-first-impression-effect-why-presentation-determines-success-in-self-storage)
- [Choosing the Right Road Surface for Your Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/choosing-the-right-road-surface-for-your-self-storage-facility)
- [How to Make Your Self-Storage Facility the First Choice for Customers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-make-your-self-storage-facility-the-first-choice-for-customers)
- [The Backbone of Self-Storage Success: Finding, Keeping, and Supporting Great Managers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-backbone-of-self-storage-success-finding-keeping-and-supporting-great-managers)
- [Maximizing Opportunity: Using a Master Lease with Option to Acquire a Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/maximizing-opportunity-using-a-master-lease-with-option-to-acquire-a-self-storage-facility)
- [Finding Solid Opportunities at Self-Storage Auctions: A Practical Buyer’s Guide](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/finding-solid-opportunities-at-self-storage-auctions-a-practical-buyers-guide)
- [A Practical Guide to Securing Seller Financing for Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/a-practical-guide-to-securing-seller-financing-for-self-storage-investments)
- [Proven Marketing Techniques for Self-Storage Success](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/proven-marketing-techniques-for-self-storage-success)
- [The Art of Knowing When to Walk Away in Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-art-of-knowing-when-to-walk-away-in-self-storage-investments)
- [Fresh Perspective on Buying Self-Storage Facilities at Auction](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/fresh-perspective-on-buying-self-storage-facilities-at-auction)
- [Mastering the Art of Outdoor Signage: A Key to Successful Property Marketing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/mastering-the-art-of-outdoor-signage-a-key-to-successful-property-marketing)
- [Strategizing Price Negotiations: Upfront or During Due Diligence?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/strategizing-price-negotiations-upfront-or-during-due-diligence)
- [Turning Cash Deals into Seller Financing: A Smarter Approach](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/turning-cash-deals-into-seller-financing-a-smarter-approach)
- [Securing Financing for Your Self-Storage Facility: A Practical Guide](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/securing-financing-for-your-self-storage-facility-a-practical-guide)
- [Understanding The Correlation Between Self-Storage And Living Small](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/understanding-the-correlation-between-self-storage-and-living-small)
- [Why Construction Costs Shouldn't Be Your Focus When Buying an REO Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-construction-costs-shouldnt-be-your-focus-when-buying-an-reo-self-storage-facility)
- [Effective Strategies for Marketing Your Self-Storage Facility Online](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/effective-strategies-for-marketing-your-self-storage-facility-online)
- [The Hidden Risks of Pro-Forma Financials in Real Estate](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-hidden-risks-of-pro-forma-financials-in-real-estate)
- [Lessons from 40 Years in Commercial Real Estate](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/lessons-from-40-years-in-commercial-real-estate)
- [Deciding When to Report a Loss to Your Insurance Company](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/deciding-when-to-report-a-loss-to-your-insurance-company)
- [The Pitfalls of Over-Documenting: When Not to Put It in Writing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-pitfalls-of-over-documenting-when-not-to-put-it-in-writing)
- [The Rise of Self-Storage: Capitalizing on America's Megatrends](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-rise-of-self-storage-capitalizing-on-americas-megatrends)
- [The Self-Storage Surge: Capitalizing on the Baby Boomer Downsize](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-self-storage-surge-capitalizing-on-the-baby-boomer-downsize)
- [Strategies for Acquiring a Profitable Self-Storage Facility in 2024](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/strategies-for-acquiring-a-profitable-self-storage-facility-in-2024)
- [Unlocking the Potential: Innovative Financing Strategies for Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/unlocking-the-potential-innovative-financing-strategies-for-self-storage-investments)
- [Is Acquiring a Foreclosed Self-Storage Facility a Smart Investment Today?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/is-acquiring-a-foreclosed-self-storage-facility-a-smart-investment-today)
- [Navigating the Purchase of Non-Performing Notes for Self-Storage Properties Today](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/navigating-the-purchase-of-non-performing-notes-for-self-storage-properties-today)
- [Self-Storage Acquisitions: Strategies for Identifying Undervalued Assets](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-acquisitions-strategies-for-identifying-undervalued-assets)
- [Tech Innovations in Self-Storage: How Modern Technology is Revolutionizing the Industry and Enhancing ROI](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/tech-innovations-in-self-storage-how-modern-technology-is-revolutionizing-the-industry-and-enhancing-roi)
- [The Resilience of Self-Storage Investments in Economic Downturns](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-resilience-of-self-storage-investments-in-economic-downturns)
- [Selecting the Ideal Market for Self-Storage Investment: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/selecting-the-ideal-market-for-self-storage-investment-a-comprehensive-guide)
- [The Impact of High-Interest Rates on Self-Storage Valuation: A Silver Lining for Savvy Investors](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-impact-of-high-interest-rates-on-self-storage-valuation-a-silver-lining-for-savvy-investors)
- [Mastering Marketing for Self-Storage: A Comprehensive Guide](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/mastering-marketing-for-self-storage-a-comprehensive-guide)
- [The Top 7 Due Diligence Considerations When Buying a Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-top-7-due-diligence-considerations-when-buying-a-self-storage-facility)
- [How Remote Work Trends Boost Demand for Self-Storage Facilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-remote-work-trends-boost-demand-for-self-storage-facilities)
- [How Does Inflation Affect Self Storage Investments?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-does-inflation-affect-self-storage-investments)
- [Unlocking Consistent Cash Flow: The Case for Self-Storage Facilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/unlocking-consistent-cash-flow-the-case-for-self-storage-facilities)
- [Comparing Self-Storage and Traditional Real Estate Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/comparing-self-storage-and-traditional-real-estate-investments)
- [Self-Storage: The Real Estate Sector's Best-Kept Secret](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-the-real-estate-sectors-best-kept-secret)
- [The ROI of Customer Service Excellence in Self Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-roi-of-customer-service-excellence-in-self-storage)
- [The Recession-Resistant Nature of Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-recession-resistant-nature-of-self-storage-investments)
- [The Pillar of Success in Self-Storage Facilities: Valuing and Keeping Exceptional Managers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-pillar-of-success-in-self-storage-facilities-valuing-and-keeping-exceptional-managers)
- [Step-by-Step Guide: Conducting Your First Self-Storage Facility Due Diligence](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-conducting-your-first-self-storage-facility-due-diligence)
- [Key Performance Indicators for Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/key-performance-indicators-for-self-storage-investments)
- [Why Self-Storage Is the Perfect Investment in an Uncertain Economy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-self-storage-is-the-perfect-investment-in-an-uncertain-economy)
- [Why Self-Storage Investments Can Be A Home Run: The Advantages of Investing in Self-Storage Facilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-self-storage-investments-can-be-a-home-run-the-advantages-of-investing-in-self-storage-facilities)
- [How to Increase the Value of Your Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-increase-the-value-of-your-self-storage-facility)
- [Top 10 Tips for Smart Self-Storage Investments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/top-10-tips-for-smart-self-storage-investments)
- [Mastering the Art of Self-Storage Contract Renegotiation](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/mastering-the-art-of-self-storage-contract-renegotiation)
- [How Low Will The Seller Go?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-low-will-the-seller-go)
- [Brooks Brothers Of Self-Storage?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/brooks-brothers-of-self-storage)
- [How To Benefit From The Storage Industry Being Turned Upside Down](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-benefit-from-the-storage-industry-being-turned-upside-down)
- [Anyone Who Bought A Self-Storage Facility At A Low Cap Rate Is In Big Trouble](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/anyone-who-bought-a-self-storage-facility-at-a-low-cap-rate-is-in-big-trouble)
- [How Even A Small Self-Storage Facility – Properly Purchased – Can Change Your Life](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-even-a-small-self-storage-facility-properly-purchased-can-change-your-life)
- [Why Hiring Away Self-Storage Managers From Competitors Is Not Always Successful](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-hiring-away-self-storage-managers-from-competitors-is-not-always-successful)
- [In Praise Of Bollards](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/in-praise-of-bollards)
- [Why “Hiring Away” Your Self-Storage Manager Rarely Works](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-hiring-away-your-self-storage-manager-rarely-works)
- [The Impact of 2022 Megatrends On Self Storage Investing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-impact-of-2022-megatrends-on-self-storage-investing)
- [Why The Smaller Player Often Beats The Larger In Self-Storage Acquistions](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-the-smaller-player-often-beats-the-larger-in-self-storage-acquistions)
- [Roads, Potholes And Self-Storage Facilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/roads-potholes-and-self-storage-facilities)
- [When In Doubt, Press Farther Out: Finding Good Storage Deals](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/when-in-doubt-press-farther-out-finding-good-storage-deals)
- [It’s All About Timing: The Stock Market Vs. Owning A Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/it-s-all-about-timing-the-stock-market-vs-owning-a-self-storage-facility)
- [ARE YOU GOING TO SWAP SELF-STORAGE FOR STOCKS IN 2022?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/are-you-going-to-swap-self-storage-for-stocks-in-2022)
- [Mistakes Are Better Than Inaction](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/mistakes-are-better-than-inaction)
- [In Times Of Instability, Stay Nimble](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/in-times-of-instability-stay-nimble)
- [Store Your Wealth in a Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/store-your-wealth-in-a-self-storage-facility)
- [Here’s An Affirmation Of Our Ability To Accurately Predict The Future](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/heres-an-affirmation-of-our-ability-to-accurately-predict-the-future)
- [This Is The Time For Self-Reliance And A Self-Storage Facility Can Make That Happen](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/this-is-the-time-for-self-reliance-and-a-self-storage-facility-can-make-that-happen)
- [You Need To Get A Date Stamp On Self-Storage Success Stories](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/you-need-to-get-a-date-stamp-on-self-storage-success-stories)
- [Choosing A Title Company For Your Self-Storage Closing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/choosing-a-title-company-for-your-self-storage-closing)
- [Approaching Self-Storage Re-Zoning Like A Professional](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/approaching-self-storage-re-zoning-like-a-professional)
- [The Top Reasons For Storage Demand And How To Market To Them](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-top-reasons-for-storage-demand-and-how-to-market-to-them)
- [If You Want To Make Money In Self Storage Don’t Do What The Big Companies Do](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/if-you-want-to-make-money-in-self-storage-dont-do-what-the-big-companies-do)
- [Can Creative Financing Cure All Problems With Your Storage Deal?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/can-creative-financing-cure-all-problems-with-your-storage-deal)
- [Finding Peace Of Mind In Third Party Reports On Your Self-Storage Deal](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/finding-peace-of-mind-in-third-party-reports-on-your-self-storage-deal)
- [Should You Obtain Self-Storage Financing On Your Own Or Should You Use A “Loan Broker”?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/should-you-obtain-self-storage-financing-on-your-own-or-should-you-use-a-loan-broker)
- [Bill Gates Becomes A Self-Storage Investor](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/bill-gates-becomes-a-self-storage-investor)
- [The Impact Of Covid On Self-Storage And Lessons Learned](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-impact-of-covid-on-self-storage-and-lessons-learned)
- [When – And How – To Fire Your Self-Storage Manager](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/when-–and-how-–to-fire-your-self-storage-manager)
- [Self-Storage Winners And Losers From The New Biden Era](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-winners-and-losers-from-the-new-biden-era)
- [How True Investment Grade Storage Assets Are Different Than What The Media Tells You](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-true-investment-grade-storage-assets-are-different-than-what-the-media-tells-you)
- [The Power Of Leverage On A Self-Storage Facility: An Economic Model](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-power-of-leverage-on-a-self-storage-facility-an-economic-model)
- [The Beauty of Scale With Self-Storage Customers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-beauty-of-scale-with-self-storage-customers)
- [Understanding The Coverage Ratio For Self-Storage Facilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/understanding-the-coverage-ratio-for-self-storage-facilities)
- [Self-Storage Negotiation 101](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-negotiation-101)
- [Understanding How Flood Plain Impacts Self-Storage Properties](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/understanding-how-flood-plain-impacts-self-storage-properties)
- [Control Your Self-Storage Facility Calls And Control Your Future](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/control-your-self-storage-facility-calls-and-control-your-future)
- [Constructing A Successful Self-Storage Collections Ritual](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/constructing-a-successful-self-storage-collections-ritual)
- [The Stats Are Coming In Post-Covid, And The Future Of Self-Storage Investment Has Changed Significantly](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-stats-are-coming-in-post-covid-and-the-future-of-self-storage-investment-has-changed-significantly)
- [Self-Storage Property Tax From A To Z](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-property-tax-from-a-to-z)
- [Small And Large Buyers Of Self-Storage Are Now On Equal Footing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/small-and-large-buyers-of-self-storage-are-now-on-equal-footing)
- [The Covid-19 Pandemic Is Reshaping Self-Storage Investing: And The Little Guy Is Winning Big](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-covid-19-pandemic-is-reshaping-self-storage-investing-and-the-little-guy-is-winning-big)
- [Should You Build A Self-Storage Facility From Scratch Or Buy An Existing One?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/should-you-build-a-self-storage-facility-from-scratch-or-buy-an-existing-one)
- [Why Covid-19 Is Not A Self-Storage “Buying Opportunity” But A “Lesson Learned”](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-covid-19-is-not-a-self-storage-buying-opportunity-but-a-lesson-learned)
- [Valuing A Self-Storage Facility With Huge Vacancy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/valuing-a-self-storage-facility-with-huge-vacancy)
- [Techniques To Get The Customer To Sign The Storage Rental Agreement](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/techniques-to-get-the-customer-to-sign-the-storage-rental-agreement)
- [How To Convince A Self-Storage Seller To Carry The Financing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-convince-a-self-storage-seller-to-carry-the-financing)
- [Beware The Self-Storage Herd](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/beware-the-self-storage-herd)
- [The Art Of Negotiating To Purchase A Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-art-of-negotiating-to-purchase-a-self-storage-facility)
- [Self-Storage Owners Should Be Careful With Lien Sales And Late Fees During Covid-19](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-owners-should-be-careful-with-lien-sales-and-late-fees-during-covid-19)
- [Self-Storage Facilities And Third-Party Reports](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-facilities-and-third-party-reports)
- [Why The Richest Person In Kentucky Is A Self-Storage Owner](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-the-richest-person-in-kentucky-is-a-self-storage-owner)
- [The Six Most Important Words In Self-Storage Investing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-six-most-important-words-in-self-storage-investing)
- [Covid-19 Is A Stress Test For Self-Storage Investing: And Some Markets Have Had Heart Failure](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/covid-19-is-a-stress-test-for-self-storage-investing-and-some-markets-have-had-heart-failure)
- [The Moral: Don't Follow The Herd](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-moral-dont-follow-the-herd)
- [Negotiation Tips On Buying A Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/negotiation-tips-on-buying-a-storage-facility)
- [Bridging The Gap Between Construction and Permanent Financing On Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/bridging-the-gap-between-construction-and-permanent-financing-on-storage)
- [Is Population Size The Only Factor In Self-Storage Success?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/is-population-size-the-only-factor-in-self-storage-success)
- [The Impact Of College Towns On Self-Storage Demand](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-impact-of-college-towns-on-self-storage-demand)
- [When Expanding Or Building A New Storage Facility, A Rendering Is Better Than A Photo](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/when-expanding-or-building-a-new-storage-facility-a-rendering-is-better-than-a-photo)
- [How To Make Your Storage Facility Manager More Effective](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-make-your-storage-facility-manager-more-effective)
- [Is There Value In Adding A Novelty Item To Your Self Storage Facility Frontage?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/is-there-value-in-adding-a-novelty-item-to-your-self-storage-facility-frontage)
- [How To Properly Engage A Contractor For Your Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-properly-engage-a-contractor-for-your-storage-facility)
- [When Is A Self Storage Cap Rate Too Low?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/when-is-a-self-storage-cap-rate-too-low)
- [How To Negotiate With A Self Storage Seller: A Primer](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-negotiate-with-a-self-storage-seller-a-primer)
- [The Correct Steps To Buying A Self-Storage Facility In 2020](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/the-correct-steps-to-buying-a-self-storage-facility-in-2020)
- [Four Reasons That Self-Storage Is Such A Stable Investment](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/four-reasons-that-self-storage-is-such-a-stable-investment)
- [Why Ugly Self-Storage Facilities Can Often Outperform Pretty Ones](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-ugly-self-storage-facilities-can-often-outperform-pretty-ones)
- [Self-Storage Investing Has Great Fundamentals In A Troubled World](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/self-storage-investing-has-great-fundamentals-in-a-troubled-world)
- [How To Make Money In The Self Storage Industry](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-make-money-in-the-self-storage-industry)
- [How To Buy A Self Storage Facility Properly](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/how-to-buy-a-self-storage-facility-properly)
- [Why You Can't Manage A Self Storage Facility From Just A Kiosk](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/articles/why-you-cant-manage-a-self-storage-facility-from-just-a-kiosk)

## Self Storage Mastery Podcast Episodes (157)

- [New Megatrends And New Challenges](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/new-megatrends-and-new-challenges)
- [Everything You Need To Know About Appraisals](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/everything-you-need-to-know-about-appraisals)
- [How To Buy Distressed Deals](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-buy-distressed-deals)
- [Unravelling Numbers Manipulation](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/unravelling-numbers-manipulation)
- [Don’t Be A Victim Of Broker Gaslighting](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/don-t-be-a-victim-of-broker-gaslighting)
- [The Science Behind Seller Note Minimum Standards](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-science-behind-seller-note-minimum-standards)
- [Ramifications Of The End Of "Extend And Pretend"](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/ramifications-of-the-end-of-extend-and-pretend)
- [Working Around Defeasance](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/working-around-defeasance)
- [Escrows And Earn-outs](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/escrows-and-earn-outs)
- [The Science Of Motivating Managers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-science-of-motivating-managers)
- [The Art Of First Offers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-art-of-first-offers)
- [Elvis' Thoughts On Ego](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/elvis-thoughts-on-ego)
- [Why I Hate The Word "Newbie"](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-i-hate-the-word-newbie)
- [How Some Self-Storage Properties Have Crashed And Burned](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-some-self-storage-properties-have-crashed-and-burned)
- [The Impact Of Iran On Interest Rates](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-iran-on-interest-rates)
- [Tackling Tough Negotiators](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/tackling-tough-negotiators)
- [Insurance Considerations](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/insurance-considerations)
- [Lessons From Hill 60](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/lessons-from-hill-60)
- [What All Great Managers Have In Common](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/what-all-great-managers-have-in-common)
- [Warren Buffett's Big Weakness](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/warren-buffetts-big-weakness)
- [The One-Two Punch For Finding Properties To Buy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-one-two-punch-for-finding-properties-to-buy)
- [The Dangers Of Tax Avoidance](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-dangers-of-tax-avoidance)
- [The Hidden Meaning Of Some Broker And Seller Comments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-hidden-meaning-of-some-broker-and-seller-comments)
- [How To Get The Lowest Vendor Prices](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-get-the-lowest-vendor-prices)
- [How To Build A Fire Under The Seller](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-build-a-fire-under-the-seller)
- [Bad Stats Should Yield Opportunity](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/bad-stats-should-yield-opportunity)
- [How To Find Seller Financing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-find-seller-financing)
- [The Correct Way To Renegotiate](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-correct-way-to-renegotiate)
- [Ranking Sellers By Odds Of Success](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/ranking-sellers-by-odds-of-success)
- [The Potential Power Of Reg. D Changes](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-potential-power-of-reg-d-changes)
- [Smoke, Mirrors And The Achilles Heel Of Large Storage Operators](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/smoke-mirrors-and-the-achilles-heel-of-large-storage-operators)
- [Navigating The Variable Rate Puzzle](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/navigating-the-variable-rate-puzzle)
- [The Calm Before The Storm](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-calm-before-the-storm)
- [Lessons Learned From Commodity Traders](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/lessons-learned-from-commodity-traders)
- [The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-importance-of-asking-the-right-questions)
- [All About Closing Dates](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-closing-dates)
- [Performance Anxiety](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/performance-anxiety)
- [How Not To Get Caught Swimming Naked](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-not-to-get-caught-swimming-naked)
- [How To Get A Loan](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-get-a-loan)
- [Take-aways From The U-Haul Report](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/take-aways-from-the-u-haul-report)
- [All About Contract Modifications](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-contract-modifications)
- [Avoiding Buyer Mouse Traps](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/avoiding-buyer-mouse-traps)
- [Understanding Emotional Vs. Rational Seller Behavior](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-emotional-vs-rational-seller-behavior)
- [Only Believe What You Can See Yourself](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/only-believe-what-you-can-see-yourself)
- [All About Buying Properties In Default](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-buying-properties-in-default)
- [Don’t Fall For The Seller’s Bluff](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/dont-fall-for-the-seller-s-bluff)
- [Is The "Commercial Mortgage Apocalypse" Really A Hoax?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/is-the-commercial-mortgage-apocalypse-really-a-hoax)
- [Understanding The "Crocodile Defense"](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-the-crocodile-defense)
- [How To Push Along The Procrastinating Seller](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-push-along-the-procrastinating-seller)
- [What Can You Do About A Bad Appraisal?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/what-can-you-do-about-a-bad-appraisal)
- [Why Smaller Deals Are A Whole Lot Safer](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-smaller-deals-are-a-whole-lot-safer)
- [What It Means When The Promises, P&l, And Tax Return Don’t Align](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/what-it-means-when-the-promises-pl-and-tax-return-dont-align)
- [Understanding The Problem With "Hot Markets"](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-the-problem-with-hot-markets)
- [The Facts About Hard-money Lending](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-facts-about-hard-money-lending)
- [The Fundamentals Of Working With Contractors](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-fundamentals-of-working-with-contractors)
- [How To Set The Interest Rate On A Seller-carry Note](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-set-the-interest-rate-on-a-seller-carry-note)
- [How To Be Attractive To Banks](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-be-attractive-to-banks)
- [The Power Of Stress-testing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-power-of-stress-testing)
- [Getting Ready For The Commercial Lending Apocolypse](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/getting-ready-for-the-commercial-lending-apocolypse)
- [The Problem With Cash](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-problem-with-cash)
- [What Happens When You Combine Direct Mail And Cold Calling](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/what-happens-when-you-combine-direct-mail-and-cold-calling)
- [The Necessity Of Locating Utilities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-necessity-of-locating-utilities)
- [Dare To Be Different In Direct Mail](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/dare-to-be-different-in-direct-mail)
- [The Importance of “Time On The Market”](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-importance-of-time-on-the-market)
- [Can A Novice Really Get The Attention Of A Broker?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/can-a-novice-really-get-the-attention-of-a-broker)
- [In Praise Of Recessions](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/in-praise-of-recessions)
- [Tips On Surveys](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/tips-on-surveys)
- [Getting Creative On Negotiating The Price](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/getting-creative-on-negotiating-the-price)
- [The Different Ways To Assume A Loan](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-different-ways-to-assume-a-loan)
- [The Different Types Of Capital Partners](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-different-types-of-capital-partners)
- [When Will Higher Interest Rates Lead To Distressed Deals To Buy?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-will-higher-interest-rates-lead-to-distressed-deals-to-buy)
- [Does UPS And UAW Mean Your Are In Trouble?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/does-ups-and-uaw-mean-your-are-in-trouble)
- [The Best And Worst Too To Make Or Lose Money](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-best-and-worst-too-to-make-or-lose-money)
- [Understanding The Art Of Persuasion](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-the-art-of-persuasion)
- [How To Find A Bank](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-find-a-bank)
- [Paving Scams And How To Avoid Them](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/paving-scams-and-how-to-avoid-them)
- [A Tale Of Two Cities](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/a-tale-of-two-cities)
- [Tips On Wrap Notes](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/tips-on-wrap-notes)
- [The Impact Of Negative Population Growth](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-negative-population-growth)
- [The Strengths Of Storage Revisited 50 Years Later](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-strengths-of-storage-revisited-50-years-later)
- [The Difference Between An Amateur And A Professional](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-difference-between-an-amateur-and-a-professional)
- [All About On-line Listings](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-on-line-listings)
- [How To Avoid Term Default](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-avoid-term-default)
- [Negotiation Practice Options](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/negotiation-practice-options)
- [Bad Broker Benefits](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/bad-broker-benefits)
- [The Impact of Higher Single-Family Mortgage Rates](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-higher-single-family-mortgage-rates)
- [Creative Down Payments](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/creative-down-payments)
- [Postcards Or Letters?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/postcards-or-letters)
- [When Values Meet A Stone Wall](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-values-meet-a-stone-wall)
- [Buying An Asset Vs. Buying An Entity](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/buying-an-asset-vs-buying-an-entity)
- [When Do You Call It Quits On A Contractor](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-do-you-call-it-quits-on-a-contractor)
- [Bubbles And Baths](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/bubbles-and-baths)
- [How to Get a Variance](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-get-a-variance)
- [The Impact of Higher Interest Rates](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-higher-interest-rates)
- [Should You Sit It Out?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/should-you-sit-it-out)
- [The Right Perspective For Cold Calling](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-right-perspective-for-cold-calling)
- [When In Doubt Press Farther Out](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-in-doubt-press-farther-out)
- [Thoughts On Signing A Broker NDA](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/thoughts-on-signing-a-broker-nda)
- [Using Tools To Predict A Location’s Future](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/using-tools-to-predict-a-location-s-future)
- [Asset Vs. Entity](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/asset-vs-entity)
- [Going Where The Water’s Deep Without Drowning](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/going-where-the-water-s-deep-without-drowning)
- [All About Finding Target Properties With Direct Mail](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-finding-target-properties-with-direct-mail)
- [Synergy Vs. Diversity In Portfolio Building](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/synergy-vs-diversity-in-portfolio-building)
- [The Taxman Cometh](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-taxman-cometh)
- [What Would Benjamin Franklin Say?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/what-would-benjamin-franklin-say)
- [The Right And Wrong Way To Collect Rent](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-right-and-wrong-way-to-collect-rent)
- [Pushing The Seller Over The Top To Sign Your Contract](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/pushing-the-seller-over-the-top-to-sign-your-contract)
- [Occupancy, Rents And Their Often Inverse Relationship](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/occupancy-rents-and-their-often-inverse-relationship)
- [The Dangers Of Non-Traditional Financing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-dangers-of-non-traditional-financing)
- [The Impact of 8%+ Inflation](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-8-inflation)
- [Cars And Managers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/cars-and-managers)
- [More Bad News For Urban Storage Owners](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/more-bad-news-for-urban-storage-owners)
- [Can I Get Pre-Approved?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/can-i-get-pre-approved)
- [When Should You Stretch?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-should-you-stretch)
- [Don’t Listen To “Experts” On Cap Rates And Potential Occupancy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/dont-listen-to-experts-on-cap-rates-and-potential-occupancy)
- [Overcoming The Fear of Progress](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/overcoming-the-fear-of-progress)
- [“Hard Money” Creates Hard Decisions](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/hard-money-creates-hard-decisions)
- [Nice People Finish Last](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/nice-people-finish-last)
- [Financing And Time: A Dysfunctional Union](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/financing-and-time-a-dysfunctional-union)
- [Why A Paper Trail Is Essential](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-a-paper-trail-is-essential)
- [Why It’s Ok To Think For Yourself](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-its-ok-to-think-for-yourself)
- [The Changing American Investment Map](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-changing-american-investment-map)
- [How “Sticky” Are Your Customers?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-sticky-are-your-customers)
- [Understanding B. Wayne Hughes](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-b-wayne-hughes)
- [How To Successfully Weather Interest Rate Fluctuations](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-to-successfully-weather-interest-rate-fluctuations)
- [Why You Can’t Trust “Research Reports”](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-you-cant-trust-research-reports)
- [Why Storage Cap Rates Are Going Up And How To Protect Yourself](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-storage-cap-rates-are-going-up-and-how-to-protect-yourself)
- [Why Managers Go Bad And How To Mitigate The Risks](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-managers-go-bad-and-how-to-mitigate-the-risks)
- [Understanding Property Tax](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-property-tax)
- [The Impact of Inflation on Self-Storage Investing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-impact-of-inflation-on-self-storage-investing)
- [Structuring Partnership Profit Splits](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/structuring-partnership-profit-splits)
- [The Truth About Debt Assumption](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-truth-about-debt-assumption)
- [The Basics of Hiring And Firing Employees](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-basics-of-hiring-and-firing-employees)
- [All About Working With Brokers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/all-about-working-with-brokers)
- [Why You Can’t Fully Delegate Your Diligence](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-you-cant-fully-delegate-your-diligence)
- [When Dust Gathers On A Deal, The Options Become More Interesting](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/when-dust-gathers-on-a-deal-the-options-become-more-interesting)
- [Think Like A Banker](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/think-like-a-banker)
- [Let's Get Creative](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/lets-get-creative)
- [Should You Use An Online Auction On Unpaid Units?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/should-you-use-an-online-auction-on-unpaid-units)
- [Building A Successful Deal Funnel](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/building-a-successful-deal-funnel)
- [The Simple Way To Make The Final Decision On Buying A Storage Property](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-simple-way-to-make-the-final-decision-on-buying-a-storage-property)
- [A Person Has To Know Their Limitations](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/a-person-has-to-know-their-limitations)
- [The Power of Bonding In Attaining Great Storage Deals](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/the-power-of-bonding-in-attaining-great-storage-deals)
- [Storage Contract](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/storage-contract)
- [Storage Books Are Lousy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/storage-books-are-lousy)
- [Understanding Vacancy](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-vacancy)
- [Six Steps To Reducing Your Liability Exposure](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/six-steps-to-reducing-your-liability-exposure)
- [Hidden, Visible And Suspenseful Deal Killers](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/hidden-visible-and-suspenseful-deal-killers)
- [Nobody Ever Made Money Hanging Out With Rich People](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/nobody-ever-made-money-hanging-out-with-rich-people)
- [Understanding Seller Financing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/understanding-seller-financing)
- [Four Things My Banker Taught Me](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/four-things-my-banker-taught-me)
- [A Reminder On What Customers Really Want](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/a-reminder-on-what-customers-really-want)
- [Old-Fashioned Theories That Still Work Well Today](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/old-fashioned-theories-that-still-work-well-today)
- [Any Idiot Can Buy A Storage Facility – And Many Do](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/any-idiot-can-buy-a-storage-facility-and-many-do)
- [Debt And How To Get It](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/debt-and-how-to-get-it)
- [How Much You Can Make – Defined](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/how-much-you-can-make-defined)
- [Why Buy A Storage Facility?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/self-storage-mastery/why-buy-a-storage-facility)

## Videos (17)

- [Want To Succeed In Self Storage? Do The Opposite Of Everyone Else.](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/want-to-succeed-in-self-storage-do-the-opposite-of-everyone-else)
- [How A Dentist Became A Rising Star In Self-Storage](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/how-a-dentist-became-a-rising-star-in-self-storage)
- [Three Reasons In Three Minutes To Buy A Self-Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/three-reasons-in-three-minutes-to-buy-a-self-storage-facility)
- [Want To Buy A Smaller Self-Storage Facility But Don’t Want To Manage It?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/want-to-buy-a-smaller-self-storage-facility-but-dont-want-to-manage-it)
- [Using QR As A Tool To Better Manage Your Storage Facility](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/using-qr-as-a-tool-to-better-manage-your-storage-facility)
- [The Future of Self-Storage Investing](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/the-future-of-self-storage-investing)
- [Here’s One Investment Idea For 2024](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/heres-one-investment-idea-for-2024)
- [Why Due Diligence Is Critical Before Investing In Self-Storage - with Jeremiah Boucher](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/why-due-diligence-is-critical-before-investing-in-self-storage-with-jeremiah-boucher)
- [How To Make An Offer On A Self-Storage Facility with Jeremiah Boucher](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/how-to-make-an-offer-on-a-self-storage-facility-with-jeremiah-boucher)
- [Jeremiah's Top Five Storage Deals of All Time](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/jeremiahs-top-five-storage-deals-of-all-time)
- [How To Market Your Self-Storage Facility with Jeremiah Boucher](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/how-to-market-your-self-storage-facility-with-jeremiah-boucher)
- [Selecting A Market To Buy In with Jeremiah Boucher](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/selecting-a-market-to-buy-in-with-jeremiah-boucher)
- [The Ultimate Tool For Self-Storage Investing Success](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/the-ultimate-tool-for-self-storage-investing-success)
- [From 0 To 1.5 Million sq/ft: The Story Jeremiah Boucher](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/0-to-1-point-5-million-sqft-the-story-jeremiah-boucher)
- [How To Buy A Self Storage Facility When The Price Is To High](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/how-to-buy-a-self-storage-facility-when-the-price-is-to-high)
- [Can You Fix That Storage's Vacancy?](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/can-you-fix-that-storages-vacancy)
- [Learn The Basics Of Self-Storage Investing In Under 3 Minutes](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/videos/learn-the-basics-of-self-storage-investing)

## Audio Lessons (1)

- [A Conversation With Mason Gates](https://www.selfstoragesuniversity.com/audios/a-conversation-with-mason-gates)