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RE: Enclosed width

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 04-28-2022 08:15 AM
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I would recommend no less than a 12' wide framed opening for RVs. Some facilities do 14' wide. I normally do fully enclosed spaces with a 12' wide 14' tall door. ------------------------------ J.D. Blacklock Blacklock Storage, LLC Fort Worth TX (254) 717-0229 (cell) ------------------------------

RE: Shipping Containers Modified to become Storage Units

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 11:09 AM
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Brad, I have also ordered a large number of shipping containers both 20' and 40'. The 20' "one trip" containers are great quality and I prefer renting the entire unit. I have cut 4 roll up doors into the side of the 40' containers. They are not as secure or watertight as the entire container but work ...

RE: Designing Outdoor Parking

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 11:00 AM
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I prefer 40' driveways with 45 degree spaces. 50' turning radius on the corners. I would also recommend 13' or 14' wide spaces at 30',40', & 50' lengths. Double check with your engineer on site plan that will satisfy fire Marshall requirements on turn radius and drives. Hope this helps! ----------- ...

RE: Self storage software

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:51 AM
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Shelly, There are a few major providers including StorEdge, Siteline, Easy Storage Solutions, Webselfstorage, Yardi Breeze. I have personally used StorEdge, Sitelink, and Webself storage. They all work but have very different pricing depending on your goals. I would focus on ability to contact your tenants, ...

RE: Stickers for Locks

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:48 AM
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Jacob, I believe Chateau has some lock stickers. They aren't completely necessary but a quick way for managers to see changes in units. https://online.fliphtml5.com/ghfc/njpt/#p=1 ------------------------------ J.D. Blacklock Blacklock Storage, LLC Fort Worth TX (254) 717-0229 (cell) -------------- ...

RE: MATRESSES

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:45 AM
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Jacob, these have been an issue. I normally try to auction units rather than sending to the dump but unfortunately hauling them off is the only option I have found. ------------------------------ J.D. Blacklock Blacklock Storage, LLC Fort Worth TX (254) 717-0229 (cell) ----------------------------- ...

RE: question

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:43 AM
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The digital gold book is available online when you login to your TSSA account in the legal resources area. ------------------------------ J.D. Blacklock Blacklock Storage, LLC Fort Worth TX (254) 717-0229 (cell) ------------------------------

RE: Dumpster Issue - Need Suggestions!!!

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:42 AM
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We build a locked enclosure around the dumpster or even have to dumpster in a unit that gets rolled out for pickup. I have seen that most facilities are no longer offering dumpster services to all tenants. I agree with Mikes idea of charging a dumpster fee to tenants that use. ------------------------------ ...

RE: Hiring New Personnel

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:40 AM
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I have not had great success hiring for the self storage manager position on Indeed. I feel that most qualified employees are already employed. I have had success finding people that are not happy or treated well at their current position and offering them the management position. The small operator ...

RE: Has your facility been impacted by lock pickers?

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-24-2022 10:33 AM
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I have experienced a similar situation when locks were cut and replaced with new locks. It was hard to track down the exact date of the theft since these units were still locked during manager walk through checks. Motion detectors in units with an alarm that sounds are a great option we have used. There ...

RE: Governor Abbott - Texas

Posted By J.D. Blacklock 03-04-2021 11:10 AM
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At our stores, We are still wearing masks and taking precautions to keep our employees and customers healthy. I believe customers expect a clean and healthy atmosphere, including COVID precautions. I love the Texas spirit of freedom and leaving individuals/businesses to make their own decisions. The ...