National Self-Storage Portfolio Optimization
In the first 12 months of managing the National Self-Storage Portfolio, Craft Enterprises moved beyond simple bill-paying to execute a "forensic audit" and lifecycle management strategy. By eliminating redundant infrastructure and renegotiating legacy contracts, we delivered substantial recurring savings that directly improved the bottom line and significantly increased the portfolio’s market valuation.
Name: National Self-Storage Portfolio
Duration: 12+ Years
Service: Telecom Communications
Impact: $3.4M (5.8% Cap Rate) Total Valuation Growth
Financial Performance Metrics (Year 1)
● Monthly Recurring Savings: $10,945.77
● Annual Recurring Savings: $131,349.24
● One-Time Recovery Credits: $4,120.76
● Immediate Asset Value Increase (5.8% Cap Rate – Industry Average 2024-2025): $2,264,642
Strategic Momentum: 2025 Projections
The 2025 data shows the scalability of the Craft methodology. As new optimizations and audits are
finalized, the impact continues to grow:
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2025 Identified Monthly Savings: $5,601.75
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2025 Projected Annual Savings (New Audits): $67,221.00
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Total Portfolio Asset Increase (Cumulative): Over $3.4M in valuation growth since engagement.
The Strategy: "The Craft Methodology"
1. Forensic Auditing: Identifying "ghost" accounts and double-billing that often go unnoticed in large portfolios.
2. Infrastructure Modernization: Strategic conversion of high-cost analog lines to modern VoIP and cellular solutions.
3. Vendor Rationalization: Leveraging portfolio-wide data to renegotiate with national carriers and remove un-utilized features like static IPs and extra WiFi.
4. Operational Support: Centralized ticketing and "boots on the ground" coordination for new technology rollouts.
Conclusion
By treating telecom as a strategic asset rather than a utility expense, Craft Enterprises transformed a fragmented cost center into a major driver of Net Operating Income (NOI). The results from Year 1 provided the ROI necessary to fund deeper optimizations, leading to the multi-million dollar valuation increases projected for 2025.
Client's Words
Before partnering with Craft Enterprises, we were struggling to manage rising telecom and internet costs while also keeping up with operational demands, technology rollouts, and support needs across multiple locations. The immediate savings they delivered, combined with exceptional back-office support and the ability to provide boots on the ground whenever needed, has been invaluable.
Craft Enterprises has helped us operate far more efficiently by coordinating new technology rollouts, advising us on software applications, and ensuring we receive fast, reliable support through their excellent ticketing system. We absolutely recommend them. Their expertise, responsiveness, and hands-on support make them an outstanding and dependable partner. Working with Craft Enterprises has been a tremendous benefit to our organization. Their cost savings, technical guidance, and best-in-class support have significantly improved how we operate.
National Self-Storage Portfolio
Vice President of Operations, National Real Estate Management Firm