Before AI, Gary Edmonds helped define Remote Management in Storage decades before AI existed!
About this episode
Thaddeus Campbell interviews Gary Edmonds about his extensive experience in the storage industry and the challenges of remote management.
I sit down with Gary Edmonds, the former head of The Storage Manager, for a deeply insightful history lesson and operational reality check. Gary has spent a quarter-of-a-century operating, developing, and consulting within the storage vertical, tracking its transition from a niche real estate landhold into an intense institutional landscape. Gary maps out his entry into the space in 2001, shifting away from residential real estate after a friend's sudden divorce forced an emergency liquidation of properties. We look closely at the modern operational traps of 2026—where owners stack up recurring software costs without measuring true local ROI. Gary passes down his foundational advice on defending your cash flow against rising 40% expense ratios, why commercial/contractor tenants are the ultimate stable base, and why he and his wife Diane recently chose to step away from 90-hour property management weeks to focus back on their core investments. Key Takeaways From This Episode: Analyze True Competition: Why your neighborhood metrics matter more than flashy software sales pitches. Each layer of tech must generate clear returns or be cut from your margins. Safety Rules Over…
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