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1Metropolis

A Novel

By B. A. Shapiro

This masterful novel of psychological suspense from the New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger follows a cast of unforgettable characters whose lives intersect when a harrowing accident occurs at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts. But was it really an accident? Was it suicide? A murder? Six mysterious characters, who rent units in, or are connected to, the self-storage facility, must now reevaluate their lives. We meet Serge, an unstable but brilliant street photographer who lives in his unit, which overflows with thousands of undeveloped pictures; Zach, the building's owner, who develops Serge's photos as he searches for clues to the accident; Marta, an undocumented immigrant who is finishing her dissertation and hiding from ICE; Liddy, an abused wife and mother, who recreates her children's bedroom in her unit; Jason, who has left his corporate firm and now practices law from his storage unit; and Rose, the office manager, who takes kickbacks to let renters live in the building and has her own complicated family history. The characters have a variety of backgrounds: they are different races; they practice different religions; they're young and they're not so young; they are rich, poor, and somewhere in the middle. As they dip in and out of one another's lives, fight circumstances that are within and also beyond their control, and try to discover the details of the accident, Shapiro both dismantles the myth of the American dream and builds tension to an exciting climax. For readers of Janelle Brown, Lucy Foley, Megan Abbott, and Laura Lippman, Metropolis is an original, spellbinding, and moving story of what we hang on to, what we might need to let go, and how unexpected events can lead us to discover our truest selves.

“Metropolis” Metadata:

• Title: Metropolis
• Author: B. A. Shapiro
• Language: English
• Google Books Rating: 5/5 from 1 Ratings.
• Number of Pages: 369
• Publisher: Algonquin Books
• Publish Date: 2022-05-17
• Genres: Fiction

Edition Identifiers:

• Google Books ID: HLtHEAAAQBAJ
• ISBN-13: 9781616209582
• ISBN-10: 1616209585
• All ISBNs: 9781616209582 - 1616209585

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• Overall Rating: 5.0/5 from 1 rating.

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2Storing Up Profits

Capitalize on America's Obsession with STUFF by Investing in Self-Storage

By Paul Moore

This masterful novel of psychological suspense from the New York Times bestselling author of The Art Forger follows a cast of unforgettable characters whose lives intersect when a harrowing accident occurs at the Metropolis Storage Warehouse in Cambridge, Massachusetts. But was it really an accident? Was it suicide? A murder? Six mysterious characters, who rent units in, or are connected to, the self-storage facility, must now reevaluate their lives. We meet Serge, an unstable but brilliant street photographer who lives in his unit, which overflows with thousands of undeveloped pictures; Zach, the building's owner, who develops Serge's photos as he searches for clues to the accident; Marta, an undocumented immigrant who is finishing her dissertation and hiding from ICE; Liddy, an abused wife and mother, who recreates her children's bedroom in her unit; Jason, who has left his corporate firm and now practices law from his storage unit; and Rose, the office manager, who takes kickbacks to let renters live in the building and has her own complicated family history. The characters have a variety of backgrounds: they are different races; they practice different religions; they're young and they're not so young; they are rich, poor, and somewhere in the middle. As they dip in and out of one another's lives, fight circumstances that are within and also beyond their control, and try to discover the details of the accident, Shapiro both dismantles the myth of the American dream and builds tension to an exciting climax. For readers of Janelle Brown, Lucy Foley, Megan Abbott, and Laura Lippman, Metropolis is an original, spellbinding, and moving story of what we hang on to, what we might need to let go, and how unexpected events can lead us to discover our truest selves.

3How to Invest in Self-Storage

By Scott Duffy and R. K. Kliebenstein

How to Invest in Self-Storage is an easy-to-read book filled with self-storage information and advice that can be extremely valuable for anyone seriously considering the business of self-storage. Looking at the industry from its earliest beginnings to the market today, it examines not only the reasons to get into the business, but also the common myths that surround the industry as a whole, as well as a step-by-step guide for developing and/or acquiring a facility.

“How to Invest in Self-Storage” Metadata:

• Title: How to Invest in Self-Storage
• Authors: Scott DuffyR. K. Kliebenstein
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 132
• Publisher: MiniCo Publishing
• Publish Date: 2005
• Genres: Business & Economics

Edition Identifiers:

• Google Books ID: 7JTOfcdLPjwC
• ISBN-13: 9780977157808
• ISBN-10: 0977157806
• All ISBNs: 0977157806 - 9780977157808

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4Mini-warehouses

By William J. Toner

This report examines mini-warehouses and how their use, legislation, and zoning differ from traditional warehouses.

5Standards for Self-service Storage Facilities

By Teresa DeGroh and Rachel German

This report examines some of the issues communicates must consider when they regular self-service storage facilities (SSSFs). It also presents the views of a number of communities surveyed by the APA as well as examples of local ordinances that are currently in use.

6Disappearing off the Face of the Earth

By David Cohen

Hideaway Self Storage, located just off Brisbane's M1, is in decline. But manager Ken Guy and his assistant Bruce carry on with their daily rituals even as the facility falls apart around them. Lately, however, certain tenants have been disappearing off the face of the earth, leaving behind units full of valuable items. Ken has no idea where these rent defaulters have gone but he thinks he might be able to turn their abandoned 'things' into a nice little earner that could help save his business. But the disappearances are accompanied by strange occurrences such as Bruce's inexplicable late-night excursions, Ken's intensifying aversion to fluorescent lights, and Ken's girlfriend's intensifying aversion to Ken. While further along the motorway, construction of a rival facility - Pharoah's Tomb Self Storage, part of a nationwide franchise - hints at a mysterious past and a precarious future. A surprisingly funny study of physical and mental deterioration, David Cohen's second novel is never quite what it seems. Sharply attuned to the absurdities of contemporary urban life, it is that rare literary beast, a comic drama that is at once intelligent and suspenseful, humorous and deep.

“Disappearing off the Face of the Earth” Metadata:

• Title: ➤  Disappearing off the Face of the Earth
• Author: David Cohen
• Language: English
• Number of Pages: 152
• Publisher: Transit Lounge
• Publish Date: 2017-05-01
• Genres: Fiction

Edition Identifiers:

• Google Books ID: _T9ODwAAQBAJ
• ISBN-13: 9780995359543
• ISBN-10: 0995359547
• All ISBNs: 9780995359543 - 0995359547

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"An illustrated look at the self-storage industry is provided through this authorized history of its leading company, Public Storage, Inc"--Provided by publisher.

Have you recently learned that you can make money with mini storage auctions? If so, you may be wondering how the process works and, better yet, how much you can make. To make money with self-storage auctions, you must buy merchandise for sale at an auction and then resell it for a profit. There is some risk involved. Rarely do you get to see up close or inspect what you are bidding on. With that said, there is always the possibility of making a profit. As for how much money you can make with mini storage auctions, it depends on a number of different factors. Start with how much you spend. When reselling for a profit, you need to limit your business expenses. This starts at the self-storage auction. If you see a storage unit filled with antique furniture, it is a good buy. You may have to bid high to walk away the winner, but never bid more than you need to. The less money you spend, the more you will make after your expenses have been deducted. It also depends on the merchandise you walk away with. Why there is the potential to make money is because a wide range of items can be found in self-storage units. As previously stated, it is common to find furniture stored in them. When two households are consolidated into one, a storage unit is often rented. You may get lucky and find an auction where the whole contents of a home are up for bid. Toys, books, movies, and clothes can also be found.

Have you recently learned that you can make money with mini storage auctions? If so, you may be wondering how the process works and, better yet, how much you can make. To make money with self-storage auctions, you must buy merchandise for sale at an auction and then resell it for a profit. There is some risk involved. Rarely do you get to see up close or inspect what you are bidding on. With that said, there is always the possibility of making a profit. As for how much money you can make with mini storage auctions, it depends on a number of different factors. Start with how much you spend. When reselling for a profit, you need to limit your business expenses. This starts at the self-storage auction. If you see a storage unit filled with antique furniture, it is a good buy. You may have to bid high to walk away the winner, but never bid more than you need to. The less money you spend, the more you will make after your expenses have been deducted. It also depends on the merchandise you walk away with. Why there is the potential to make money is because a wide range of items can be found in self-storage units. As previously stated, it is common to find furniture stored in them. When two households are consolidated into one, a storage unit is often rented. You may get lucky and find an auction where the whole contents of a home are up for bid. Toys, books, movies, and clothes can also be found.

10The Investors Guide to Growing Wealth in Self Storage

The Step-By-Step Playbook for Turning a Real Estate Asset Into a Thriving Self Storage Business

By A. J. Osborne

The Essential Playbook to Earning a Lifetime of Income Through Self Storage Over the past decade in AJ Osborne's self storage investing career, he's built a portfolio of over $100 million in self storage investments with no outside capital or management. In this step-by-step playbook, you will discover how to identify investment opportunities, allocate capital, and leverage management expertise to turn a mom and pop real estate asset into a thriving income-producing business. Master the principles of self storage investing by learning from someone who's done it before. The business of self storage has evolved over the years. What started as a mom and pop business in the 70s and 80s has become a truly institutional asset class with value-add and management opportunities not found in any other real estate investments. By viewing self storage as not only a real estate asset but a consumer-oriented retail business, incredible opportunities are available to those who understand and implement the framework laid out within this book. "AJ's ability to dissect and break down complex business principles and overlay them into a remarkably powerful investing vehicle like self storage provides an entirely new perspective on an age-old industry, and lights the way for new investors interested in self storage."-Roc Pilon, Founder/CEO, Gymreapers "AJ Osborne is one of the most legit, successful real estate investors I've ever had the privilege of knowing. He's one of the people I trust more than anybody. AJ is the real deal."-Brandon Turner, host of the BiggerPockets podcast AJ Osborne is an entrepreneur and investor. He owns and manages a self storage portfolio of over $100M in assets. AJ is a national speaker on investing in, buying, and managing self storage facilities, wealth, financial freedom, and he actively manages his facilities. In addition to buying and turning around many existing facilities, he has developed self storage from the ground up, expanded existing facilities, and converted a failed Super Kmart into a storage facility. He has additional development projects ongoing across the United States. AJ specializes in buying and turning around underperforming facilities with a value-add strategy. He has created a management company to run his facilities and focuses on growing his portfolio. He is a leader in the industry with a focus on technology and self storage automation. He built one of his largest facilities with full automation technology. He is the owner and host of the self storage industry's largest self storage podcast, Self Storage Income.