Dangers of Mini Storage Units

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Tip 1 - Tenants living in storage units: Dangers and dilemmas

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by draconic 5 | permalink

As recently chronicled by the SpareFoot blog, freelance journalist Becky Blanton lost her job, fell into a deep depression and spent several months living in a Colorado self-storage unit. While her story ultimately was inspiring, it also raised serious concerns about this type of self-storage homesteading, which is not only illegal but dangerous. “Living in a...

For further reading: http://blog.selfstorage.com/self-storage-operations/living-in-a-storage-unit-3575 ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Run a Mini Storage Facility | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Roberto Zampiglia | permalink

Mini storage facilities used to be for businesses that needed some extra space. But now, residents are taking advantage of these units to store seasonal clothing and other items that they don't need on a regular basis. Running a mini storage facility takes a lot of organization and customer service. But in the long run, it can be a very profitable...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_2123824_run-mini-storage-facility.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Do You Need Climate Control in Your Storage Unit? - SpareFoot Blog

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Smith Tanny | permalink

If you have many possessions—but precious little room to store them at home—chances are you’ve considered renting a storage unit. However, in some cases, those items could be at risk if you fail to rent a... Continue reading

For further reading: https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/7675-do-you-need-climate-control-in-your-storage-unit/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - About Starting a Self-Storage Business

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lidingopojkarn | permalink

There will always be a demand for self-storage units. The question is whether or not you can either compete with existing companies or find a hole within the market that your business can fill. If ...

For further reading: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/starting-self-storage-business-2099.html ^[4]