Joe DownsCEO & Co-Founder, Belrose Storage Group. Founder, Storage Moguls.

Propane the sleeper amenity with real margin

19 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this promotional segment, the speaker argues that propane sales represent the most profitable and consistent amenity for self‑storage facilities, especially those with a significant RV tenant mix. By purchasing propane wholesale and selling it at a markup, operators can compound volume and generate high margins. Although installing a compliant propane fill station requires the most capital among the four amenities discussed—due to safety equipment, permitting, and regulatory compliance—the revenue upside outweighs the cost. The speaker emphasizes that amenities should be treated as revenue centers rather than cost centers and urges operators who are not yet ready to adopt propane to seek guidance. The call to action directs listeners to StorageMoguls.ai, offering free calculator templates, peer collaboration, and a community to help operators transform their amenity strategy into higher earnings.

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Then of course propane. This is the one with the real margin. You buy wholesale, you sell at a markup, and the volume compounds at a facility with significant RV mix in it. Propane is a consumable that tenants need regularly, so installing a compliant propane fill station with proper safety equipment and permitting is the most capital intensive of the 4 amenities, but the margin on propane Propane sales is the highest and most consistent. If your profile isn't ready, you're not showing up when it counts. And share this with an operator whose amenities are a cost center, not a revenue center. The fix is simpler than they think. StorageMoguls.ai. We have the calculator templates, operators who've been through it to converse with, collaborate with. It's free to join. To join Storage Moguls, turn what you have into what it should be earning.