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Got Dirt? Adding to an Existing Facility
In this economic climate, many self-storage owners are looking to increase income by maximizing available space, often adding new buildings to existing facilities. As with most projects, it’s not always as easy as it appears. One of my favorite, worn out, “old guy” construction axioms is, “Building is the easy part; it’s getting to that point that can be rough.”
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Standing Firmly Behind It’s Commitment To Customer Service
“Never take anything for granted” is advice thatMako Steel takes to heart. It seemedlike only yesterday when the effects of steel shortages were posing greatchallenges for the industry, which gave great meaning to this invaluable advicefrom which the company will continue to draw.
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Building Relationships
Mako Steel has come a long way since its inception back in1993. In fact, it was first head mastermind,Michael Branon. In time, Branon, who isnow retired, took on a business partner Caesar Wright. Together they laid the foundation for acompany that has seen profound success for nearly a decade.
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Constructing Boat and RV Storage
Whether offered as a stand-alone business or partof a traditional self-storage operation, boat and RV storage is on the rise,and one of the primary questions of operators in the industry is: How can Imake this kind of storage “pencil out” on my property? Land costs are alsoclimbing throughout the nation, so before committing to the business, you mustdetermine if your site will attract enough clientele to make a boat/RV-storageventure profitable.
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Offering Great Service at a Great Value
Mako Steel has been making a name for itself in the steelconstruction business for 12 years. Oneof the most notable things this company has done consistently over time is tooffer its clients great service at a great value.
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Demand For Boat and RV Storage on the Rise
What exactly is a storage condo? The concept is simple -- it's a straight real estate transaction, and the same rules apply. Developers sell people units. The owner of the storage condos may then rent or sell their units, and must pay monthly association dues.
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Construction Winner
Gary Sabitini and partners at Sierra Management Group have owned a single self-storage facility in Reno, Nev. for 18 years. While it is just an ordinary traditional type of facility, it has been one of their most successful investments, despite its single negative.
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Offering Great Service at a Great Value
Your roof is leaking! My stuff is soaked! Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon complaint in self-storage facilities. Many times, the roof is not leaking, but condensation is dripping down on the contents below. Metal has become the industry standard in self-stoage due to its durability, attractivenew, low maintenance and ease of use.
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