Monster Management - Consulting in the following areas of expertise:
- Acquisitions
- Advertising/Marketing
- Architecture/Design/Layout
- Basic and Advanced General Business
- Construction
- Facility Management
- Feasibility Studies
- Financing
- Franchising (Monster Self Storage)
- Location & Development
- Operations
- Market Research/Analysis
Tax Consulting/Preparation (Walker Accounting & Tax is a branch of our operations and has handled all Accounting & Tax work for our operations for over 20 years)
We manage all the Carolina Self Storage and Monster Self Storage locations
in the southeast with over 17 stores currently under management. We
specialize in Site Selection & Construction, Operations/Management and
Marketing & Design. We started our operations in 1989 and have grown
significantly in the last five years. We have special expertise in off-site
management with remote access, kiosk interfaces and appointment based
operations, although most of our current stores are full function Class A
properties. We offer a full complement of operational solutions including
Online Payments & Reservations, Centralized Mailing & Auction Procedures,
Full Accounting and Payroll Services In-House, Optimized and Fully SEO
Compliant Website (recently redesigned), Online Live Reporting and
Specialized Security with Off-site Monitoring Experience.
Our goal is to offer a "Stress Free & Turn Key" management option to experienced and new
storage owners.
Common Reasons for Hiring a Management Company
- Inexperienced/New Self Storage Owner
- Business Partners/Financial Lenders
- Looking to Retire or Move on to other Ventures
- Absentee Owner
- Owner/Employee Benefits
- Branding
Different Levels of Service/Management
- Full Service Property Management
- Accounting Functions
- Operations Only
- Consulting Services
- Branding/Marketing Programs
- Flexibility of Programs
What is Included with Full Service/Management
- Staffing/HR Management/Employee Benefits
- Accounting/Reporting/Budgeting
- Branding/Marketing/Advertising/Merchandising
- Economy of Scales
- Audits/Training/Inspections
- Building Maintenance/Improvements/Enhancements
- Technology and Implementations
- Website/E-Commerce
- Property Tax Evaluations
- Expense Monitoring and Reviews
- Consulting Services/Brokerage
- Lien Sale Oversight
- Other Services
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Management Company
- Geographic Location of Management Company and Regions covered
- Performance Record on New Builds, Distressed Properties, Turn Arounds and Existing Quality Locations
- Visit Locations Currently Under Their Management
- Check Out References
- Review Format for Monthly Reports/Financials you will Receive
- Are They Owner Operators as well as property Managers?
Questions to Ask When Selecting a Management Company
- How many properties do you currently manage?
- How many are owned? Is a preference given to owned properties?
- How many staff members and field supervisors are on payroll?
- How many sites does each area manager oversee?
- How often can I expect my site to be visited?
- How is employee turn over in your company (corporate, site, etc.)?
- Do you meet all state licensing requirements?
- Can I speak to past owners that you no longer manage for?
- What are your key result areas that are tracked and monitored?
- Have you or your field supervisors ever managed a facility?
- What kind of training programs do you have?
- What kind of marketing programs do you have?
- Who is authorized to sign checks on the account?
