Self Storage Facilities

Self-Storage Services
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments, industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are updated quarterly and include:


Self Storage Association
Information resources available from this organization include:

Fact Sheet / An Introduction to Self Storage
http://www.selfstorage.org/  See "Public Info" menu
Industry overview provided by these publications covers various aspects of the self storage business, including statistical data, facility characteristics, rental rates, growth patterns, costs and operating expenses, financing, supply and demand, marketing, management, and more. All information is free online.

Facts & Trends Report
http://www.selfstorage.org/  Select "Publications"
Quarterly newsletter covers a wide range of topics including supply and demand, capacity issues and trends, revenues and expenses, occupancy, rental rates, and more. Publication is available to members only.

Self Storage Demand Study
http://www.selfstorage.org/  Select "Online Store - Publications - Data"
Study focuses on demand factors affecting self storage usage, including relationship between current incidence of usage and area demographic characteristics.

Storage and Warehouse Leasing
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect an industry and its performance. Report sections include:


MiniCo, Inc.
Self Storage Almanac
http://www.ministoragemessenger.com/
Publication offers over 150 pages of statistics and analysis for the self-storage industry with topics covered including supply and demand, occupancy and rental rates, construction costs, capitalization rates, loan and investment analysis, and more.

Inside Self-Storage
Information resources available from this organization include:

Magazine
http://www.insideselfstorage.com/
Trade magazine features news and information for industry professionals, with topics covered including operations, management, marketing, finance, real estate, construction, development, and more. Articles from current and prior issues are organized by topic and can be viewed free online.

Factbook
http://www.insideselfstorage.com/  Search for "factbook"
Comprehensive collection of articles covers all aspects of the industry, with topics covered broken down into eight sections: real estate and finance; construction and development; facility operations; legal and insurance; management; marketing, technology; and specialty services.

E-Books and Webinars
http://www.insideselfstorage.com/Resources.aspx
Extensive collection of e-book and webinar resources covers a wide range of subjects including operations, management, marketing, finance, real estate, construction, development, and more.

Industry Market Research Reports
Self Storage Services
http://www.marketresearch.com  Search for specific terms or keywords
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation; marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market research report is accessible free online.

Industry Market Analysis Reports
Self Storage Warehousing
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Travel-Transport - 4225"
Industry statistics include industry sales and sales trends, market size and market share by sales class, average company sales and sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan area level. Sample market analysis reports can be viewed free online.

More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis, and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.


Industry Financial Ratios
Self Storage Warehousing
http://www.bizminer.com  Select "Travel-Transport - 4225"
Five-year comparative financial statement analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Reports are available by sales size range, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample reports with detailed financial ratio analysis can be viewed free online.

Self Storage Association
Financial & Operational Characteristics of Self Storage Facilities
http://www.selfstorage.org/  Select "Resources - Research & Data"
Annual survey includes information on revenues, expenses, rates, square footage, occupancy, facilities, and more. Selected data is accessible free online.

MiniCo, Inc.
Self Storage Expense Guidebook
http://www.ministoragemessenger.com/products.asp
Guidebook provides operating expense ranges and averages by geographic region for eight major expense categories including management, administration, repair and maintenance, taxes, insurance, utilities, and advertising.

Self Storage Economics
Article Reprints - Operating Expense Report
http://www.selfstorageeconomics.com/reprints.htm
Articles summarize national and regional expense data from the MiniCo, Inc. Self Storage Expense Guidebook. Available free online.



Appraisal Institute
Market Analysis and Valuation of Self-Storage Facilities
Richard R. Correll, Appraisal Institute, 2003
http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/store/
Topics covered include the history of self-storage, self-storage site and building characteristics, market analysis, valuation methods and techniques, and a case study. Table of contents is accessible free online.

Self Storage Economics
Information resources available from this organization include:

Investor Survey
http://www.selfstorageeconomics.com/investorsurvey.htm
The data presented is a summary of the survey and highlights key information relating to general market conditions for self storage, capitalization rates, financing, optimism index, and other current information. Available free online.

Article Reprints - Self Storage Almanac, Valuation Section
http://www.selfstorageeconomics.com/reprints.htm
Article explains the terms, data and methodologies used in the appraisal process. Available free online.

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