Episodes
148
Latest episode
Jun 2026
Language
EN-US
Welcome to the Self-Storage University Podcast, where you will learn the correct way to identify, evaluate, negotiate, perform due diligence on, renegotiate, finance, turn-around and operate self-storage facilities. And your host is a partner in one of the largest real estate portfolios in the U.S. with nearly $1 billion of holdings, Frank Rolfe.
Most every self-storage facility as someone who acts as the manager, and their attitude and aggressiveness plays a key part in the asset’s success or failure. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some concrete methods to motivate your manager to maximize your net income.
Any first offer that fails to elicit a counter-offer is deemed a failure. Despite this fact, too many buyers do not put enough thought or strategy in coming up with that price. In this Self-Storage University podcast we're going to explore the methodology behind making a successful first offer.
Elvis Presley did not produce many quotes but the few he had are worthy of introspection. In this Self-Storage University podcast we're going to review Elvis' thoughts on ego and why he was completely correct on the damaging side effects.
Some people describe any new investor in self-storage as a "newbie" – a term that I find offensive and irrelevant. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the many reasons why the word "newbie" should never be used.
Self-Storage has had the second worst performance in U.S. commercial real estate, with the average property down 22% in value since 2021 – exceeded only by office buildings, which are down 35%. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review how some storage properties and owners got things so wrong and the lessons learned from their failure.
Just when the interest rate environment had started to stabilize, the war in Iran has thrown a monkey wrench into that smooth trajectory. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to review the potential impact to U.S. interest rates from the current turbulent markets.
Tackling Tough Negotiators While most sellers are good-natured and fair, there are also ones that are nearly impossible to work with. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the proactive steps to disarming even the toughest negotiators.
Every smart self-storage facility owner strives to be properly protected from risk by carrying the correct insurance. But do you have every base covered? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some of the risks you may not have considered.
Sometimes overkilling is a good business strategy. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore how to take a lesson from World War I and use it as a success roadmap.
Every self - storage facility needs a manager – but you’ll make more money if you choose a great one. But to select a good candidate you must first think through what attributes they would possess. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore what characteristics all great managers share.
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