This Guidebook is designed to help those interested in self-storage investing as well as those who want to establish or expand an operation. It addresses real estate, finance, development and construction.

Format: Softcover (USPS Shipping Required)
Length: 84 Pages

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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2020 [Softcover]
Buying or building a self-storage facility has evolved into a complex process as markets have become increasingly competitive and saturated. This Guidebook is designed to help individuals who want to invest in the business, establish a facility or expand an existing property. It addresses several critical areas: investing, finance, real estate, development, design and construction.

You'll learn about investment and loan options, insight for choosing a site to build or facility to acquire, evaluation criteria, smart investment strategies, project principles, design considerations, renovations, and much more. It'll give you the foundation you need to create a successful project and maximize its profitability. Topics include:

Investing & Finance

• Investment types
• Business planning
• Buy vs. build
• Smart strategies
• Opportunity Zones
• Franchising
• Finance options
• Refinancing
• Recession advice

Buying & Selling

• Real estate outlook
• Transaction insight
• Acquisitions
• Due diligence
• Capitalization rates
• Property valuation

Development & Planning

• Advice for first-timers
• Project planning
• Development fundamentals
• Feasibility
• Market saturation
• Project entitlement
• Boat/RV feasibility

Design & Construction

• Lifestyle storage
• Design/building challenges
• Unit mix
• Multi-story trends
• Energy codes
• Planning and budgeting
• Mistakes to avoid
• Project principles
• Conversions
• Facility renovation
• LED lighting
• Case studies

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