Jeffrey Turnbull

Broker in Charge, Turnbull Commercial

Jeff Turnbull is the broker in charge at Turnbull Commercial, with more than 25 years of experience in developing and operating self-storage properties in the Charlotte, N.C., area. He’s a licensed attorney in the state and holds a real estate broker license in the both the Carolinas. Jeff recently sold his self-storage properties and now offers consulting and development services. He’s a regular contributor to Inside Self-Storage and a speaker at various industry events. To reach him, e-mail [email protected].

Jeffrey’s Recent activity

A Precision-Based Approach to Self-Storage Site Selection: 8 Factors to Consider

Jul 24, 2021

Choosing a site on which to build a self-storage facility is more complicated than it once was. When considering a property for development, keep these eight factors in mind.

Why Self-Storage Owners Must Have a Succession and Estate Plan

Oct 10, 2020

Whatever your feelings about the self-storage business you own, you can’t run it forever. If you don’t intend to sell, you need a solid succession and estate plan. Learn why this planning is important, what poor...

Maximizing Land Use in Self-Storage Development: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Jul 09, 2020

Some self-storage developers fall into the trap of believing they need to stuff as much rentable square footage onto their site as possible. Learn why that approach can be counterproductive to long-term profitability.

Rethinking Your Self-Storage Construction Timeline and Budget

Jul 31, 2019

The time and cost required to build a self-storage facility have changed drastically in the past few years. Don’t be caught unaware! You need a realistic view of what to expect before you begin your next project.

Choosing and Working With a Self-Storage General Contractor

Jul 31, 2017

Hiring the right general contractor is a critical step in the self-storage development process. Follow this advice to choosing and working with the right company for your next project.

5 Self-Storage Building Mistakes to Avoid

Jul 21, 2017

Self-storage is a real estate investment as well as a retail business. It’s all about developing an income stream using the most efficient method. Your project might be a new single- or multi-story structure, a...

Achieving a Fair and Accurate Property Tax for Your Self-Storage Facility: 3 Items to Evaluate

Dec 21, 2013

When it comes to property taxes, self-storage owners expect to be treated in a fair, accurate and equitable manner. Here are three ways for owners to spot errors, inaccuracies and inequities in their self-storage...

4 Key Areas of Assessment for Purchasing an Existing Self-Storage Property

Feb 15, 2013

There are many factors a buyer must consider when purchasing an existing self-storage site. To ensure all critical components are addressed, he should break down the purchase decision into four key areas: financial...