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Committed to helping self-storage entrepreneurs start informed and stay successful, Trachte delivers practical advice, industry know-how, and educational resources to guide you through the entire development process.


The Stuff Market Never Crashes

There's nothing steady about the stock market - especially these days.
But self storage is a tangible investment, one you can literally stand on.
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SBA Loans Now Available For Self-Storage Development

The SBA recently updated their program guidelines, creating financing opportunities for self storage developers. If you've been waiting for the financial markets to open up, now is the time to take advantage of this lending program.
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The industry's best educational seminar is still free, and it's coming to a city near you!
Register online for 2012 locations now.

How do I determine demand? What is the ideal site location? How do I avoid common pitfalls? Trachte's one day "Building Blocks of Self Storage" seminar prepares new investors (and provides a great refresher for experienced operators) for a successful storage endeavor, covering self-storage development, construction, and operational topics.

Will my project make money?

Our investment calculators can help you evaluate the feasibility of the self storage business that you’ve been considering. Just fill in the blanks determine break even points and cash flow.