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  1. How do I obtain SSDS reports?The Self Storage Performance Quarterly and the MSA Report are obtained via annual subscription and can be purchased directly from our web site. The Snapshot Report and Flash Reports are purchased directly off our web site.
  2. How do I become a subscriber?You become a subscriber by purchasing either the Self Storage Performance Quarterly or the MSA Report.
  3. I cannot remember my password?Click on Contact us and we will send you a New User name and Password.
  4. How does SSDS obtain the data?We have several sources for the collection of the information that goes into our database. Some comes from owners who submit their actual operating data annually. Data is gathered from self-storage REITs who provide it on a monthly basis. Information is also provided through our affiliation with Integra Realty Resources – Metro LA, an appraisal firm that specializes in the valuation of self-storage facilities nationwide. Some information is collected through surveys, public records and other primary sources.
  5. Can anyone submit data?Anyone can submit data on facilities which are located in the Top 50 Markets (click here to see list of MSAs). SSDS can only accept actual operating data from existing owners and it must be tied to an existing facility. We do not put pro forma income and expense data is in our database.
  6. What assurance does one have that his or her confidential information will not be disclosed to third parties? SSDS provides the submitter with a Confidentiality Statement (click here) which states that all published data will be in the aggregate and no individual facility’s data will be disclosed.
  7. Does SSDS have a conflict of interest and will it use this data for any other purpose?No, SSDS’ employees and it's owner do not have a conflict of interest. SSDS, or its employees neither own, manage, broker or invest in self-storage. SSDS is the only third party firm in the self-storage industry which publishes performance statistics.
  8. What does one receive for submitting data?Quarterly Surveys – Owners who participate in our quarterly surveys by providing asking rental rates, physical occupancy and information regarding concessions will receive a Free Market Survey (click here to see an example) which lists the aggregated rental rates and occupancy for their specific market area. The reports are only distributed via email. Owners, in the nation’s top 50 metropolitans areas (click here to see list of MSAs) who agree to submit their operating income and expense data on a quarterly basis for a minimum of one year, will receive a 50% discount on the first year price of the MSA Report (click here for an example) for each specific MSA in which data is submitted.
  9. How is the data submitted?Annual Submissions - Owners who wish to submit data annually may do so in an Excel spreadsheet comma delimited format, either electronically (via email), on a CD or in hard copy. Monthly or Quarterly Submissions - Large operators can only submit their data electronically and because of the cost to SSDS of setup and mapping the data to its chart of accounts, large operators must agree to do so on an annual basis.
  10. What type of data does SSDS accept?SSDS accepts Operating Income and Expense data and transaction data. Income data detail showing the facility unit mix and rental rates and vacancy by unit size is preferred. Expenses below the net income line are not required and need not be submitted. All data submissions must be accompanied by a chart of accounts which explain all data entries. Preferabily, the transactional data would include: Facility name, address, net rentable square feet, sale data, price and it should be accompanied by a historical (or pro forma) financial statement.
  11. Why become a subscriber?Details on some of the reports SSDS publishes is only available to subscribers. SSDS is continually developing reports and releasing new findings that are only available to subscribers in addition to the report they subscribe too.