Site Selection

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Site Selection
6 Critical Site-Selection Factors for Self-Storage Development in 20256 Critical Site-Selection Factors for Self-Storage Development in 2025

Site selection is crucial in self-storage development. The right location creates a pathway to success while the wrong one nearly always leads to defeat. Before purchasing land for a project, evaluate these six critical factors.

byCharlie Kao,Principal
Oct 14, 2025
6 Min Read
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Can You Take It High Enough? Multi-Story Self-Storage Construction From Top to BottomCan You Take It High Enough? Multi-Story Self-Storage Construction From Top to Bottom
Oct 1, 2025
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Diamond in the Rough or Rough Road Ahead? Weighing the Potential of a Self-Storage Conversion ProjectDiamond in the Rough or Rough Road Ahead? Weighing the Potential of a Self-Storage Conversion Project
Oct 1, 2025
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Site Selection
Purchasing Land for a Self-Storage Development: Watch Out for These Potential Deal-BreakersPurchasing Land for a Self-Storage Development: Watch Out for These Potential Deal-Breakers
byJeffrey Turnbull
Aug 31, 2025
5 Min Read
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Site Selection
Emotional Data: What It Is and How It Can Help You Find Land for Your Next Self-Storage DevelopmentEmotional Data: What It Is and How It Can Help You Find Land for Your Next Self-Storage Development
byMarc Goodin
Jul 12, 2025
6 Min Read
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Development
Oops! Don’t Do It Again! Avoid These Blunders When Building a Self-Storage ProjectOops! Don’t Do It Again! Avoid These Blunders When Building a Self-Storage Project
bySteve Hajewski
Apr 16, 2025
6 Min Read
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Site Selection
The Most Impactful Decision to Affect the Future Success of a Self-Storage Development: Where to Build
The Most Impactful Decision to Affect the Future Success of a Self-Storage Development: Where to Build
Mar 23, 2025
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6 Min Read
byStephan Ross,Owner
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Site Selection
What Self-Storage Developers Need to Know About Building on a Wetlands Site
What Self-Storage Developers Need to Know About Building on a Wetlands Site
Dec 17, 2024
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4 Min Read
byZach Gumper
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Site Selection
A Quick Market-Evaluation Guide for Self-Storage Developers
A Quick Market-Evaluation Guide for Self-Storage Developers
Dec 1, 2024
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6 Min Read
byAlexander Clark ,Tyler Peterson
Suppliers and Products
Storage Authority Launches Free Land-Review Program for Self-Storage Professionals
Storage Authority Launches Free Land-Review Program for Self-Storage Professionals
Sep 18, 2024
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1 Min Read
Feasibility
The Right Place to Build? Self-Storage Developers and Owners Discuss Site Selection and the Feasibility Phase
The Right Place to Build? Self-Storage Developers and Owners Discuss Site Selection and the Feasibility Phase
Aug 21, 2024
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1 Min Read
Site Selection
That’s the One! Finding a Prime Parcel and Market for Your Next Self-Storage Build
That’s the One! Finding a Prime Parcel and Market for Your Next Self-Storage Build
Mar 26, 2024
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5 Min Read
byStephan Ross,Owner
Where to Build Your Next Self-Storage Project?
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Site Challenged? Let This Video Help You Determine Where to Build Your Next Self-Storage Project
Site Challenged? Let This Video Help You Determine Where to Build Your Next Self-Storage Project
Oct 25, 2023
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1 Min Read
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Site Selection
Site-Selection Checklist: Finding the Perfect Parcel for Your Next Self-Storage Development
Site-Selection Checklist: Finding the Perfect Parcel for Your Next Self-Storage Development
Aug 19, 2023
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5 Min Read
byGlenda R. Jacoby,Owner
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Sponsored Content
Maximizing Self-Storage Development and Design: Site Selection, Unit Mix, Building Components and More
Maximizing Self-Storage Development and Design: Site Selection, Unit Mix, Building Components and More
Jun 2, 2023
The Early Stages of Self-Storage Development
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The Early Stages of Self-Storage Development: Feasibility, Site Selection, Design and More
The Early Stages of Self-Storage Development: Feasibility, Site Selection, Design and More
Aug 23, 2022
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5 Min Read
byRobin Murphy,Owner and Principal
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Keys to Developing a Successful Boat- and RV-Storage Project
Keys to Developing a Successful Boat- and RV-Storage Project
Jun 1, 2022
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Site Selection
Items to Consider Before Pulling the Trigger on Your Next Self-Storage Development Site
Items to Consider Before Pulling the Trigger on Your Next Self-Storage Development Site
May 21, 2022
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6 Min Read
byHank Saipe,Owner
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Site Selection
Self-Storage Site Selection: How to Choose a Spot That’s Worthy of Development
Self-Storage Site Selection: How to Choose a Spot That’s Worthy of Development
Jan 18, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJohn Egan,Freelance Writer
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Site Selection
Land Ho! Discovering a Suitable Parcel on Which to Build a Self-Storage Facility
Land Ho! Discovering a Suitable Parcel on Which to Build a Self-Storage Facility
Oct 12, 2021
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1 Min Read
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Site Selection
A Precision-Based Approach to Self-Storage Site Selection: 8 Factors to Consider
A Precision-Based Approach to Self-Storage Site Selection: 8 Factors to Consider
Jul 24, 2021
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7 Min Read
byJeffrey Turnbull,Broker in Charge
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Site Selection
A First-Time Owner Shares His Journey to Finding a Suitable Self-Storage Building Site
A First-Time Owner Shares His Journey to Finding a Suitable Self-Storage Building Site
Apr 16, 2021
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4 Min Read
byChad Smurawa,Co-Owner
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Development
2 Keys to Self-Storage Development Success: Site Selection and Your Design/Construction Team
2 Keys to Self-Storage Development Success: Site Selection and Your Design/Construction Team
Dec 3, 2020
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5 Min Read
byDavid Meinecke,Vice President
How to Confidently and Successfully Navigate the Self-Storage Site-Selection Process
Site Selection
How to Confidently and Successfully Navigate the Self-Storage Site-Selection Process
How to Confidently and Successfully Navigate the Self-Storage Site-Selection Process
Apr 24, 2020
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9 Min Read
byAmanda Helfrich,Appraiser and Feasibility Consultant
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Development
What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Self-Storage Facility: Insight for First-Time Builders
What to Expect When You're Expecting a New Self-Storage Facility: Insight for First-Time Builders
Sep 1, 2019
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7 Min Read
bySteve Hajewski,Regional Sales Manager
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Site Selection
Using Site-Specific and Market-Driven Characteristics to Choose the Right Self-Storage Parcel
Using Site-Specific and Market-Driven Characteristics to Choose the Right Self-Storage Parcel
May 20, 2019
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4 Min Read
byJon Suddarth,Vice President of Real Estate
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Feasibility
Self-Storage Project Viability: Considerations for Determining 'Go' or 'No-Go'
Self-Storage Project Viability: Considerations for Determining 'Go' or 'No-Go'
Mar 19, 2019
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6 Min Read
byBob Copper,Owner
‘More Approachable’ Self-Storage Development: Building in Secondary and Tertiary Markets
Development
‘More Approachable’ Self-Storage Development: Building in Secondary and Tertiary Markets
‘More Approachable’ Self-Storage Development: Building in Secondary and Tertiary Markets
Oct 8, 2018
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6 Min Read
bySteve Hajewski,Regional Sales Manager
How to Perform a Mini Demand Study on a Potential Self-Storage Site
Site Selection
How to Perform a Mini Demand Study on a Potential Self-Storage Site
How to Perform a Mini Demand Study on a Potential Self-Storage Site
Jul 24, 2018
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6 Min Read
byMarc Goodin,President
Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals
Development
Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals
Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: Understanding Development Fundamentals
Jul 20, 2018
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5 Min Read
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Site Selection
The Psychology of Real Estate: Using Psychographic Data to Find a Great Self-Storage Location
The Psychology of Real Estate: Using Psychographic Data to Find a Great Self-Storage Location
Nov 10, 2017
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5 Min Read
byPatrick C. O'Connor
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Conversions and Renovations
Creating Self-Storage Opportunity and Generating Revenue With Conversion Projects
Creating Self-Storage Opportunity and Generating Revenue With Conversion Projects
Oct 17, 2017
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6 Min Read
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Development
5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid
5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid
Jul 21, 2017
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5 Min Read
byJeffrey Turnbull,Broker in Charge
Where to Build? Factors That Make a Desirable Self-Storage Site
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Where to Build? Factors That Make a Desirable Self-Storage Site
Where to Build? Factors That Make a Desirable Self-Storage Site
Jun 17, 2017
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6 Min Read
bySteve Hajewski,Regional Sales Manager
Solving the Puzzle of Self-Storage Site Selection
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Solving the Puzzle of Self-Storage Site Selection
Solving the Puzzle of Self-Storage Site Selection
Mar 9, 2017
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5 Min Read
byJo Beth White
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Video Case Study: CubeSmart Nashville’s Award-Winning, Smart Self-Storage Facility, Powered by Nokē
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