Self-Storage Investment Fund
Copper Storage Group has launched its highly anticipated self-storage investment fund, opening the door for accredited investors to engage in nationwide facility acquisitions under the Copper Safe Storage brand.
The fund’s core objectives are to identify and acquire underperforming assets needing professional management, streamline operational costs through automated remote management processes, unlock additional revenue streams via strategic expansion and ancillary services, and leverage favorable market conditions for property disposal at enhanced valuations.
With a combined legacy spanning over eight decades, Copper Storage Group holds a prominent position in the self-storage industry. Our contributions encompass self-storage consultancy, data analysis, third-party management solutions, strategic acquisitions, and pioneering market insights. Guided by a dynamic blend of expertise and innovation, Copper Storage Group continues to shape the industry’s evolution and champion excellence.
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Self-Storage 101
Self-Storage 101 is the leading US consulting firm in the self-storage industry. We offer feasibility studies, acquisition due diligence audits, and operational consulting for small operators and major REITs in the sector.
Copper Storage Management
Copper Storage Management offers specialized remote third-party management for self-storage facilities. With expertise in technology, operations and more, we oversee approximately 200 properties across the US, valued at over $250 million.
Copper Storage Solutions
Since 2019, Copper Storage Solutions has acquired 50+ self-storage facilities under the brand Copper Safe Storage. Operating across the Southeastern US, we currently own 27 facilities, with another in development.
Meet the Leadership Team
Bob Copper
Bill Copper
Terry Campbell
Jacob Copper
Brett Copper
Jennifer Copper
Bob Copper
Founder, Self Storage 101
Bob Copper is a distinguished industry expert and the Founder of Self Storage 101, a renowned consultancy firm specializing in Development and Market Feasibility, Operational Improvement, and Marketing Implementation for the self-storage sector. With a wealth of experience, Bob has collaborated with hundreds of independent owners and operators, empowering them to make informed and profitable decisions across all aspects of self-storage.
Drawing from his firsthand experience, Bob has developed, owned, and managed his own facilities, providing him with a unique perspective that deeply resonates with the operators he has counseled over the years. His expertise spans a broad range of areas, enabling him to offer invaluable insights and guidance to self-storage professionals seeking to optimize their operations.
At Self Storage 101, Bob and his team specialize in delivering tailored solutions, including Market and Feasibility Studies, Acquisition Due Diligence Projects, Facility Operational Auditing, and comprehensive Owner, Operator, and Manager Training.
Bob’s influence extends beyond consultancy; he has authored numerous popular books and training manuals on self-storage, contributing significantly to the industry’s knowledge base. Moreover, he is a sought-after speaker at national, regional, and local self-storage meetings and conventions, sharing his expertise with industry peers.
Bob Copper’s unwavering commitment to elevating the self-storage sector has left an indelible mark on the industry, making him a trusted authority and an invaluable asset to operators nationwide.
Bill Copper
Senior Consultant & Data Analyst, Self Storage 101
Drawing on his extensive expertise, Bill has developed and implemented cutting-edge systems for analyzing and collecting data, enabling clients to enhance operational efficiency, measure effectiveness, assess project viability, and determine Capital Rate of Return on acquisition projects.
Bill’s close collaboration with clients and industry vendors has been instrumental in driving market research and development viability for a multitude of independent-owner and institutional self-storage projects. Providing comprehensive market data and analysis, Bill identifies unmet demand or over-supply in specific markets, ensuring clients make strategic decisions to meet evolving industry demands.
Beyond data analysis, Bill actively engages with the self-storage community, participating in neighborhood meetings, municipal presentations, and investment group conferences. His empirical evidence and market insights contribute to informed decisions regarding market demand and the viability of specific self-storage projects.
Additionally, Bill’s proficiency is reflected in preparing a significant number of comprehensive bank packages and self-storage feasibility studies, meticulously documenting “develop or not develop” recommendations.
Terry Campbell
CEO, Copper Storage Management
Terry Campbell is the CEO of Copper Storage Management. He was most recently the head of Live Oak Bank’s Small Business Lending team where he specialized in self-storage lending, surpassing $1 billion in loans to the industry. He previously held various roles with BETCO, Inc., a leading self-storage supplier, where he served for over 20 years. Terry started as a drafter/estimator, then advanced to different roles including vice president of sales and marketing and executive vice president of operations.
Terry served as a partner and a managing member of a large self-storage facility in northern Virginia in the early 2000s and has been investing and partnering in several self-storage facilities since.
He has also served on the Editorial Advisory Board for ISS Magazine and is a board member of the North Carolina Self-Storage Association. He is involved in many seminars and webinars offering education to the self-storage industry and he is a frequent presenter at industry events and trade shows.
Jacob Copper
Senior Client Relations Specialist, Copper Storage Management
Before joining Copper Storage Management, Jacob worked for the State of North Carolina’s Economic Development Partnership, developing a deep understanding of economic dynamics, business expansion, and commercial site selection. As part of the Business Recruitment Team, Jacob helped recruit a record 174 new and expanding businesses to the State, creating over 23,000 new jobs and over $10 Billion in Capital Investment.
Jacob holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from UNC-Charlotte and a master’s degree in international studies from NC State University. Additionally, he received Graduate Certificates in Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) and Spanish for Business.
Jacob is also and External Auditor and Data Analyst with Self Storage 101, where he provides insightful analysis of audit findings and generates practical recommendations to improve financial performance in the highly competitive self-storage industry. His accomplishments include devising innovative metrics that enhance the accuracy and quality of audit reports, ultimately reducing time and costs associated with producing these reports and allowing the company to expand its clientele.
Brett Copper
Co-Founder, Copper Storage Management
For the past 5 years, Brett has been an integral part of Self Storage 101, collaborating with numerous self-storage owners and operators across the United States. His expertise in management, marketing, acquisitions, feasibility, and training has empowered facilities to flourish under his guidance.
Recognizing the growing need for alternative management solutions in the industry, Brett, in partnership with the Copper family, spearheaded the creation of Copper Storage Management. As a result, Copper Storage Management has emerged as the largest (non-REIT) 3rd Party management company, catering specifically to remote self-storage facilities, currently managing nearly 200 facilities nationwide.
Complementing their management endeavors, the Coppers have successfully acquired and sold significant portfolios of unmanned facilities under the brand Copper Safe Storage, solidifying their position as industry leaders.
Brett’s unyielding dedication to the self-storage sector and his vision for pioneering solutions have been pivotal in Copper Storage Management’s success, cementing his position as a driving force behind the company’s remarkable growth and continued expansion.
Jennifer Copper
Consultant, Self Storage 101
She has worked with dozens of independent owners and operators to assist in making informed and profitable decisions in all aspects of self-storage.
Jennifer has owned self-storage facilities and has a unique perspective that easily relates to those operators she has consulted with.