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Old 23rd January 2010, 01:38 AM
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Default How are rentals in January?

I realize January is one of the slowest rental months for self-storage but curious if you are ahead of last January rentals?
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Old 23rd January 2010, 09:13 AM
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We have exceeded the rentals for the last two Januarys, and haven't finished the month. Looking to beat the last two combined, with a little luck.

There seems to be a more positive feeling here this winter than last, so maybe, maybe, things are looking better for 2010.
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Old 23rd January 2010, 11:08 AM
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Default things are picking up...

We have exceeded last year but are less than '08 so far...but only by 3 rentals....I have had a good bit of traffic the last couple of weeks. My fingers, eyes & toes are crossed for a better 2010!
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Old 23rd January 2010, 05:39 PM
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Default We are up - WOO HOO!

As of January 23rd

2008 21 rentals 17 move outs

2009 20 rentals 20 move outs

2010 30 rentals 17 move outs (11 of these were auctioned )

So I'd say we're doing great.

And even though I'm having to do DEEP move-in discounts to keep up with the competition (35 facilities within 10 miles) my deposits are higher, too .

Here's hoping that we (all of us here on SST, not just me) will continue this trend all year and beyond.
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Old 23rd January 2010, 06:23 PM
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so far this month 5 IN, 5 OUT --- sounds sad, but I'll take it.

Have a feeling we will end down as we have a few more scheduled to move out, but it wont be anything like the last three months - you'd of thought the place was on fire
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Old 24th January 2010, 02:23 AM
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This is the strongest January I've ever seen.
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Old 24th January 2010, 01:43 PM
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9 in 13 out with a few vacates left to go. I'm with Wayne, though, these are better numbers than we've had since August 09.

I'm hoping for a turnaround.
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Old 25th January 2010, 11:08 AM
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Talking January Stats

As of January 25th, our stats for our Peoria, AZ. location are OK.
They could be worse!!!
We have a refundable $10 security deposit (10 days notice needed & unit left clean) 1/2 off 1st month at move-in on any size unit or open parking. Military discount of 10% off rent offered to active or retired military with ID.

2010- 24 M/I.....24 M/O.....8 XFERS

2009- 32 M/I.....28 M/O.....11 XFERS

2008- 44 M/I.....46 M/O.....7 XFERS

2007- 26 M/I.....49 M/O.....2 XFERS


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Old 26th January 2010, 10:06 PM
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Here in Michigan:

20 Move ins
10 Move outs
1 Scheduled move out for Jan 31

We've been in business for 4.5 years and have only had 3 or 4 months where we went down in total tenants. The past couple of months have been extremely well compared to the last two years.


Jan 2009
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5 move outs
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Old 28th January 2010, 12:44 PM
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This will be 3 facilities combined.

2010 24... M/I....23...M/O..

2009 39... M/I....35...M/O

2 are about the same and 1 is behind..
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