Customer Storage Insurance Coverage

Storage insurance coverage is recommended for all tenants. Since the storage facility owners have no ownership of the contents and are not performing as a warehouse, our insurance does not cover any contents or impact on the tenant’s valuables. Many storage locations offer insurance options directly through their rental management systems. These policies can be […]
New Council Bluffs Iowa Location

Today was Day 1 of dirt work for our new Council Bluffs Iowa location. It is located on Railroad Avenue between the Animal Shelter and Bomgaars, in the East of Council Bluffs. This will be a 330 unit facility featuring traditional drive-up access and our advanced Security systems.
Iowa State Self Service Storage Facilities Auction Laws

General Summary of Iowa Lien/Auction law: If you’re looking for self-storage for sale in Iowa, understanding the state’s lien and auction laws is critical. Iowa law outlines specific guidelines for the operation and auctioning of self-storage facilities, ensuring transparency and legal compliance. Key dates to remember are: After 30 days past due, the lien/Auction process […]
RV Or Vehicle Storage

We have 20/30/40 foot parking at our location at 26763 Highway 34, Glenwood, IA if you are looking for an RV Or Vehicle Storage unit. Each size has a different width due to how hard it is to park a longer unit at the very front angle of their turn in. 20’s- 10 wide; 30’s- […]
Project Estimation Template

Whether I am building or buying a location, I always run the Estimation template to dial in whether I can or should do the project. Each of us will have our own Payback, CAP rates, cash flow models, and Tax implications thresholds; I am not covering that. This is a back of the napkin estimation, […]
No Money Down

Working with a young gentleman in Zagreb, Croatia who was seeking advice to get into the Storage business. I was mowing the next day and thinking about a business I have in Belize (higher interest rates) and also the fact this person probably didn’t have much capital. The amount of capital you have determines the […]
Welcome to Clark Self-Storage Units LLC
Clark Storage is your trusted choice for self-storage units in Council Bluffs, Iowa and nearby areas, offering secure, convenient, and affordable options for both residents and businesses. Our family-owned facility is designed with your needs in mind, providing easy access, multiple unit sizes, and reliable security features. Why Choose Clark Storage? Not all storage facilities […]
Why Storage Why Me?

First of all, don’t trust anything I say. All things related to Storage, “you” can validate. You need to own the info since it’s your money. Second, start small and make your big mistakes early.
Storage Security Methods

Thieves; Do you want to catch them or prevent them? Working with the law; the four steps to conviction There had been a recent School Shooting and my brother happened to be visiting. We talked about it for a while and I was giving him my thoughts since I had been on the School Board, […]
Storage Financing For Prospective And Current Owners

Just finishing our financing on our latest location. Below are some thoughts in general on Storage financing for prospective and current owners who are looking to invest.