I don't doubt that at all. I'm sure there's ROI calculations that go on to see if it makes sense to go that route.

Also, I don't see the storage unit companies as evildoers or necessarily predatory here. Sure, it can be argued that they're profiting off of the misfortunes of some of their customer but they're also providing a vital service that in some cases keeps folks from losing not only their home but also losing most of their possessions. and the fact that more storage facilities are being build drives down the cost to the consumer.

I don't see the building of storage unit facilities as a problem in most cases, but I do believe that when you see so many being built so rapidly, it's a symptom and indicator of a much larger economic issue.