Self Storage research
I'm want to get into buying self storage facilities, and want to learn what I can before I dive in.  Can anyone recommend any books, courses, websites etc. that will help with buying and running self storage places?  Or any info that is helpful?  Thanks.
[{"id": "ehd18ub", "text": "Self storage economics and appraisal is the book you want.  Teaches you everything about the economics, but not how to run it.", "replies": [{"id": "ehd51c9", "text": "Thank you kind sir!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ehd4yh2", "text": "TBH you just need to find a trusted broker. They will often be willing to give their expertise for 20 minutes, no strings attached. Feel free to call any local broker at a larger firm (Voit, JLL, Kush&amp;Wake, CBRE, etc) and see what they say. While it's better to find a local broker who knows your area, Brian Mulvaney at Voit San Diego would be willing to chat with you if you want to call him at 8589223372. He won't be able to tell you specifically about your area, but he could give some general tips and pointers.", "replies": [{"id": "ehd502c", "text": "Thanks!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ehd6y4e", "text": "Ditto above except try here - www.argus-selfstorage.com. Call the nearest broker to where you want to be.  The most comprehensive educational sources in the industry are insideselfstorage.com and ministoragemessenger.com. ", "replies": [{"id": "ehdax7e", "text": "Rock on! ", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ehiyy3r", "text": "I work in REPE development and part of what Im currently doing is financial analyst work/portfolio mainetenance on a large SS portfolio. My schedule has been swamped lately, so my replies may be slow, but if you have specific questions now and again Ill try my best to answer (message or comments)", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "ew6rz84", "text": "I'm launching a new self storage business in Northern Ireland, UK. Any comments or thoughts on my website - [https://storestuffni.com](https://storestuffni.com) would be much appreciated.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]