r/selfstorage is a subreddit with 11k members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses storage, self storage, storage unit, software, and security, and they frequently recommend/review management software and weed killer.
r/selfstorage is a community intended for helpful discussion, information, and advice about the self storage industry.
Operators, managers, employees, and customers are encouraged to contribute information, opinions, tips and tricks. This is NOT a place to slander companies or persons.
Popular Themes in r/selfstorage
#1
Pain & Anger
: "My storage is trying to increase my rent by 830% 3 months after move in"
20 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How to make this look more welcoming and professional?"
16 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "I want to replace some of these door locks. Is there a name for them?"
14 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Storage keeps raising my rent but it’s cheaper online"
2 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Best ways to improve occupancy without adding more work?"
2 posts
#6
Ideas
: "Ideas for Selling Chateau EZ Cylinder Locks at Remote Managed Small Properties"
1 post
#7
News
: "5,000+ Tires Filled in Units"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/selfstorage
#1
Storage
: "my Storage unit got broken into"
103 posts
#2
Self Storage
: "Any tips on getting a Self Storage job?"
19 posts
#3
Storage Unit
12 posts
#4
Software
: "Any Software from the SSA conference worth checking?"
11 posts
#5
Security
: "Storage unit Security"
9 posts
#6
Facility
: "Storage Facility is not cooperating with a robbery investigation"
8 posts
#7
Unit
: "What do you mean the Unit isn't free?"
7 posts
#8
Self Storage
: "These Texas Cities Are Debating Self Storage"
6 posts
#9
Auction
: "How to get stuff back from Auction in CA"
6 posts
#10
Rent
: "What to do about people who can’t pay their Rent"
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/selfstorage
Management Software
7 reviews
#1
Syrasoft
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Hummingbird
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Easy Storage Solutions
4.0★ from 1 review
Weed Killer
3 reviews
#1
Ortho
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Liberty
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/selfstorage
#1
Question
: "How?"
41 posts
#2
Story
: "This person declined our insurance plan, said they were already protected. I didn’t know what they meant by that until now."
12 posts
#3
Helpful Info
: "Advice for storing your items from a property manager"
5 posts
#4
Opinion
: "Defaulting vs Abandonment"
1 post
Member Growth in r/selfstorage
Yearly
+5k members(89.3%)
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Last updated: June 1, 2026