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    RE: Third party Management

    White Label Storage is a great choice! We have a flat monthly fee that is cost-effective for small to mid-sized facilities. No sign-up fees and no long-term contracts! ------------------------------ Liisiq FALL Marketingq Brooklyn NY (347) 554-1714 ... More

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    Marketing

    I am the property manager for a newly open storage facility. Looking for recommendations on marketing and social media to get the word out to potential tenants. What has worked for you best? Thank you! Elizabeth with Christian Road Storage, Ennis, ... More

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    RE: Best use for Open Land at a storage facility

    Thank you for the help. That helps a lot in the decision making process. ------------------------------ James Westbrook Magnolia Woods Storage Magnolia TX (936) 202-9967 ------------------------------ More

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    RE: Collections Agency recomendations

    It takes minutes to complete the demand letter and send to collections. Even though few actually pay, even one is more than none. I consider my storage space our product. If someone has a balance owing after the auction, then I feel they ... More

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    RE: Working on vehicles in front of unit

    Under TSSA Ground Rules (36:6) must NOT change oil or fluids in vehicles or discharge liquids of any kind in spaces, halls, driveways, or common areas I'd call it a blatant lease violation, then charge him for the cleanup and send him a 15 day notice ... More

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    Janis Nokey System

    I am considering the Janus NoKey system. It is expensive and I am certain laborious to have it installed. So then comes the reliability and the ability for customers to use it reliably and consistently. Who has installed it? Please describe your ... More

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    Who is using AI? How are you managing rates and comps?

    Help me out here please…. what are you using AI for? How do you manage competitive rates in your market area? How often do you shop rates? Do you do it manually or use a service? What do you recommend? ------------------------------ David Fisher ... More

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    RE: ESS Software Safe lease users

    Don't know what percentage Safe Lease is quoting, but Damon Emerson with Storage Shield is doing a very aggressive program. 717-870-9572. I have known him for a long time. Give him a call and get a quote. ------------------------------ Doug ... More

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    RE: Newspaper Ad Options

    It has to be a newspaper distributed in the County where the storage facility is located. Look for a small local paper that services on of the small outlying towns in Harris. I assume Harris since Houston is in your address. They will be happy to have ... More

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    RE: Payment Forms or Types you Use?

    In my experience, I don't recommend accepting ACH. We allow people to rent a space online and we also rent in person at the office. Several times we've had someone create an account online after the office has closed. They set up an account and pay with ... More

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    RE: Collections

    We use Storageauctions.com . We have been doing online auctions for 3 years. As Jolea says. it is easy to list, and a wide audience has the opportunity to view the units for sale. We collect a $100 cash deposit from the buyer when they come to get ... More

  • Just an FYI for everyone. I called ATF, they said: Dealers really shouldn't have anything stored that isn't their main place of business, It's pretty common for some less-than-honest dealers to try to do this. I just said no. ------------------------------ ... More

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    Property Tax Relief Bill

    Good morning, I'm sure many of you are curious about how the recently passed Property Tax Relief Bill is going to impact your bottom line this year. If you don't know, I encourage you to see my upcoming article in TSSA Magazine, or as an alternative, ... More

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    RE: ESS Text Notification

    I"m currently using ESS but looking at more units thinking about changing software ... any suggestions from this group ? ------------------------------ Lisa Christian Hwy 7 West Storage Center TX (936) 488-0567 ------------------------------ More

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    RE: Software

    I got a call from a new one you might look at CUBBY.Com? Small sw firm Texas law requires all real estate licensees to give the following information about brokerage services to prospective buyers, tenants, sellers and landlords. Information ... More