Inside Self-Storage (ISS)
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For 30 years, Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has provided solutions to the challenges facility owners, operators, managers, investors and developers face in a competitive environment. We cover topics essential to every industry professional: construction, development, investing, real estate, management and operation, international, profit centers, risk management and much more.
The ISS brand includes print publications, e-media, a live event, a discussion forum, and an e-commerce website offering abundant education resources. The family includes ISS magazine, now in print for 30 years; the ISS World Expo, the industry’s largest conference and tradeshow; Self-Storage Talk, a rich, interactive online community; and the Inside Self-Storage Store, which provides on-demand education and insight for industry professionals. Source
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesISS BLOG – How We Onboard an Entire Self-Storage Portfolio: Standardizing Operations Without Disrupting Tenants
Acquiring or assuming management of a self-storage portfolio creates immediate challenges. As the new administrator, you want consistency, but the properties are already operating. Tenants have leases, payment routines and expectations, while site managers have established ways of doing things. Each facility may use different pricing strategies, software, reporting methods and operating procedures. Trying to change everything at once can create confusion for employees and frustration for customers.
Storagely Integrates Online Self-Storage Rental Platform With Cubby and QuikStor Management-Software Programs
Storagely, which provides software to facilitate online self-storage rentals, has integrated its platform with self-storage management software offered by Cubby and QuikStor. Operators using these programs can now leverage Storagely to sync unit inventory, pricing and availability in real time. Every rental will complete within the operator’s branded site, not an outside platform, according to a press release.
IREGC and Moove In Self Storage Founder John Gilliland Releases Autobiography, ‘Farm Boy in the Fast Lane’
John Gilliland, founder, CEO and president of Moove In Self Storage and its parent company, Investment Real Estate Group of Companies (IREGC), released an autobiography, “Farm Boy in the Fast Lane.” All proceeds from the book will be donated to the Self Storage Association Foundation Scholarship Fund and Pink Power, a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Gilliland’s wife, Denise Gilliland, to help local breast-cancer patients in need, according to a press release.
Ai Lean Launches Intelligent Recovery Platform to Help Self-Storage Operators Recoup Debt
Ai Lean, which automates delinquency management and compliance workflows for the self-storage industry, launched an all-new, intelligent recovery platform to help facility operators recoup debt. The new Ai Lean manages the full lifecycle of delinquent accounts, from the first missed payment to a rent-ready unit, on a single, connected platform. It aims to help users reduce bad debt and recover revenue faster by pairing smart automation with human expertise, according to a press release.
Prime Group to Install Solar Panels Across Its Portfolio of 330+ Self-Storage Facilities
Prime Group Holdings LLC, a New York-based real estate group that operates the Prime Storage brand, has announced a plan to add solar panels across its portfolio of more than 330 self-storage facilities. The operator partnered with commercial energy-solutions firm The Wunder Co. to turn its underutilized rooftop space into productive clean-energy infrastructure, according to a press release.
From the 2026 ISS World Expo: Wayde Elliott of StoreIT Shares Tips for Profitable Investment Partnerships
Forming a partnership with like-minded investors offers a compelling avenue for those seeking to join the self-storage industry or expand their portfolio. As a stakeholder, it’s an opportunity to pool your capital to acquire, develop or operate a facility, access bigger deals and diversify your portfolio while sharing the risks and the returns. In addition, these collaborations provide access to specialized expertise and operational knowledge that you or your other business partners might lack.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Rebrands Third-Party Management Platform
SmartStop Self Storage REIT Inc., a self-managed real estate investment trust, has rebranded its third-party management platform, formerly known as Argus Professional Storage Management Powered by SmartStop, as SmartStop 3PM. The new name aligns the platform with the company’s overall brand recognition, according to a press release. The operator launched its management program a year ago in conjunction with the acquisition of Argus, which brought in 227 self-storage clients across 26 states.
West Coast Self-Storage Announces Portfolio-Wide Rollout of StorageDefender Smart Storage Units
West Coast Self-Storage (WCSS), which acquires, develops and manages self-storage facilities throughout the West, has embarked on a rollout of unit-level monitoring technology across its entire portfolio of nearly 170 facilities. Provided by StorageDefender Inc., which offers smart security solutions for self-storage properties, the new “Smart Unit” option will allow real-time unit visibility and improved data access while creating a new ancillary-revenue stream, according to a press release.
Hit Your Marketing Targets! Learn Strategies That Really Work From the Self-Storage Talk Community
When it comes to marketing a self-storage business, there are plenty of methods and channels from which to choose, online and traditional. But it’s never wise to take a “throw mud at the fence” approach. To hit the right targets and avoid wasting budget, you need to be strategic. What will genuinely work? It depends on your facility’s location, specific offerings, customer demographics, business objectives and more.
StorageCafe 2026 Survey Shows More Renters Using Self-Storage as Extension of Their Homes
StorageCafe, an online self-storage marketplace for consumers, released a survey exploring the use of self-storage in 2026, plus other consumer trends. Conducted via the company’s website between November 2025 and June 2026, the study includes input from 1,430 U.S. residents, according to a press release. Among the findings, the assessment found: One in four Americans uses self-storage, while another 28% plan to use it in the future.