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Self storage - an American phenomenon
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:28 am
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:28 am
Saw a blurb this morning that 25% of millennials are renting self storage, which is outpacing Boomers and Gen X.
There are over 51,000 self storage locations in the US compared to about 14,000 McDonald’s. They’re building new ones around town constantly.
Why are people keeping stuff that will end up tossed or donated one day anyway? Some people are paying $300/month to store old furniture, cars, etc.
There are over 51,000 self storage locations in the US compared to about 14,000 McDonald’s. They’re building new ones around town constantly.
Why are people keeping stuff that will end up tossed or donated one day anyway? Some people are paying $300/month to store old furniture, cars, etc.
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Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:29 am to TejasHorn
They are living in the self storage units.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:29 am to TejasHorn
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Why are people keeping stuff that will end up tossed or donated one day anyway? Some people are paying $300/month to store old furniture, cars, etc.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:30 am to TejasHorn
my wife ABHORS storage sheds. its a tricky situation because i'm a hoarder 
and will obsess for years about that one doodad she threw out that i needed 10 years later 
but i know she's right. less is more and if your shite is boxed up and you're not displaying or using it then what's the point?
and will obsess for years about that one doodad she threw out that i needed 10 years later but i know she's right. less is more and if your shite is boxed up and you're not displaying or using it then what's the point?
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:31 am to TejasHorn
The war for storage will be waged on all fronts.
Pray for the youth of this nation.
Pray for the youth of this nation.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:31 am to Python
Met a guy at a party a month ago that owns 3 storage businesses.
Said they print money
Said they print money
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:31 am to TejasHorn
for some purposes, its money well spent. for others, its money wasted.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:31 am to TejasHorn
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Saw a blurb this morning that 25% of millennials are renting self storage, which is outpacing Boomers and Gen X.
Probably has to do with dumbass student loan indebted millennials living in small apartments compared to larger living spaces of older generations.
This post was edited on 2/6/24 at 9:57 am
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:34 am to The Boat
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compared to larger living spaces of older generations.
I thought all the older generations lived in sub 1200 sqft homes?
That’s what they claim in all the millennial housing threads.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:35 am to SUB
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They are living in the self storage units.
My bat-shite crazy ex-wife's equally crazy son has lived in one for years in California.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:35 am to TejasHorn
I can see keeping a car in one of you don't have a garage at home or just have a carport. And it's worth keeping out the weather. Or the HOA won't let you have car visible on your property.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:36 am to TejasHorn
Where else are they going to store all their Funko Pops?
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:36 am to TejasHorn
They're eyesores IMO.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:36 am to TejasHorn
A lot of it may be those of us living in apartments in big cities. My wife and I got one when we moved in together and combined things. Once we move out of the city and buy a home, we won’t have a need anymore.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:36 am to TejasHorn
Mailbox money
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:37 am to The Boat
Self storage is an incredibly lucrative franchise...many can be managed off site...crazy money!
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:37 am to holmesbr
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I can see keeping a car in one of you don't have a garage at home or just have a carport. And it's worth keeping out the weather. Or the HOA won't let you have car visible on your property.
Man the economy must be really good if people can afford this bullshite lol
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:37 am to dallastiger55
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Met a guy at a party a month ago that owns 3 storage businesses.
Said they print money
My wife has a storage unit in Dallas that we've paid for probably 15 years. We've been in a cold war about it for a decade. It's like 250 bucks a month now.
Before we were married I went, unloaded and readied for an LTL carrier, like 10 hours of work. Carrier didn't show, I loaded it all back in, haven't been to the place since.
Posted on 2/6/24 at 9:38 am to East Coast Band
Not if tastefully done, like a brick facade on the front facing exterior and gas lamp fixtures flanking the key pad protected sliding glass doors.
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