Scott Wilder
Founder of Stitch Storage
Scott Wilder is the founder of Stitch Storage. He is a former law enforcement officer turned software owner, and he builds Stitch for independent self storage owners who want honest pricing and software that is simple to run.
He writes the site’s state lien law guides, software comparisons and facility operations guides, and each is checked against primary sources under the editorial standards. Lien pages are general information, not legal advice.
Stitch Storage is made by Hive Asset Group, LLC. Read more about Stitch Storage.
Latest guides
- Self storage statistics (2026)The U.S. has 57,981 self storage facilities (Almanac 2025, Radius+ data), and 11.1% of households use storage (SSA 2023 study). Public Storage's FY2025 10-K estimates it owns about 9% of U.S. square footage and the top four owners about 22%, leaving about 78% to regional and local operators. Its Q2 2026 same-store occupancy was 92.5%.Updated Oct 26, 2026
- Can you email a storage lien notice? Rules by state (2026)In most states yes: email can carry the lien notice in 39 of the 51 jurisdictions, 21 with only an email address on file and 18 only if the tenant agreed in the rental agreement. Another 5 require email alongside mail, 5 allow mail or hand delivery only, 1 does not address email and 1 needs a statute check.Updated Oct 25, 2026
- How long before a storage unit is auctioned? Timeline by state (2026)The earliest legal storage auction usually falls 29 to 70 days after the rent due date in 36 of the 38 states where the statute fixes a day count. Alaska (92) and New Mexico (106) are longer. Each state sets its own timeline, and the real date is later if your notices go out late.Updated Oct 25, 2026
- How to Start and Run an Unmanned Self Storage FacilityTo start an unmanned self storage facility, get your zoning and permits, design the site for no-office operation, put reliable internet and power at the gate, connect gate access to rental software, sign renters up online with autopay, insure the site, write remote-friendly lease terms, post rules and launch with a Google profile. Then name who responds to problems.Updated Oct 25, 2026
- Online storage auction laws by state: are online auctions legal? (2026)Online storage auctions are allowed in most states: of 51 jurisdictions, 37 name online sales in the statute and 7 more allow them through a commercially reasonable sale. Online advertising is a separate question, and 15 states still require a newspaper ad.Updated Oct 25, 2026
- Self storage late fee laws by state (2026)Self storage late fee laws differ by state: 32 states set a limit, almost always the greater of $20 or 20% of monthly rent, and 18 states plus DC have no limit in their storage statute, so your lease controls. Nine states also make you wait 3 to 5 days after the due date before a fee can apply.Updated Oct 25, 2026
Latest comparisons
- storEDGE vs Easy Storage SolutionsstorEDGE (now Storable Edge) and Easy Storage Solutions (now Storable Easy) are both Storable products. Edge fits operators who want a full Storable stack at one site or many. Easy fits facilities under about 200 units. Neither publishes a full price, and Stitch Storage is a third option for 1 to 3 facilities.Updated Oct 29, 2026
- Tenant Inc pricingAs of October 2026, Tenant Inc does not publish prices, plan names, contract terms or a free trial for Hummingbird, Mariposa or Nectar. Pricing is set in a demo. Stitch Storage lists Starter at $39 and Pro at $99 a month. Below is what Tenant Inc says and what to ask.Updated Oct 24, 2026
- Monument pricingAs of October 2026, Monument does not publish prices, plan names, contract terms or a free trial on its website. Pricing is by demo or contact request. Stitch Storage, by comparison, lists Starter at $39 and Pro at $99 a month. Below is what Monument says and what to ask.Updated Oct 23, 2026
- Cubby alternative for independent storage ownersIf you want a Cubby alternative, compare tools on published price, contract terms and fit for your size. Stitch Storage is one option for independent owners: $39 to $99 a month, no contracts, free migration in 48 hours.Updated Oct 21, 2026
- Storable pricingAs of October 2026, Storable does not publish a price for SiteLink, Storable Edge (formerly storEDGE) or Storable Easy (formerly Easy Storage Solutions). Pricing is by quote or demo request. This page lists what Storable does say, what else to budget, and what to ask.Updated Oct 21, 2026
- 6Storage alternative for independent storage ownersIf you want a 6Storage alternative, compare tools on published price, contract terms and fit for your size. Stitch Storage is one option for independent owners: $39 to $99 a month, no contracts, and a free migration in 48 hours.Updated Oct 19, 2026