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The American Religion of Self-Storage Facilities

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  1. milkytron · · focus · HN ↗
    There was a solid analysis of these facilities done by Modern MBA. <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;modern-mba.com&#x2F;case&#x2F;self-storage" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;modern-mba.com&#x2F;case&#x2F;self-storage

    tl;dw - As far as businesses go, they require low capital to construct, have low operational costs, and also operate as a way to hold real estate&#x2F;land while also generating revenue.

    The people that use them are usually dealing with some life event such as moving, a death in the family, divorce, and just want some solution to house possessions.

    1. danny_codes · · focus · HN ↗
      Yet another reason for land value taxes. It&#x27;s astonishing how many problems they solve
    2. martinpw · · focus · HN ↗
      &gt; dealing with some life event such as moving, a death in the family, divorce

      The 4 Ds of self storage: Death, divorce, dislocation, downsizing

    3. ragazzina · · focus · HN ↗
      &gt; a solid analysis

      This is AI slop.

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