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.

90 Pages
PDF Format

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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2021 [Digital]
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.

This publication will give you the foundation you need to create a successful project and maximize its profitability. Topics include:

Investing & Real Estate

• Investment options
• Deal success
• Transaction trends
• Buy vs. build
• Facility value
• Cap rates
• Acquisitions
• Due diligence
• Underperforming properties
• Property sales
• Ownership advice
• Succession and estate planning

Finance

• Investment funding
• Loan options
• Loan-package assembly
• Refinancing

Planning & Development

• Success strategies
• Development trends
• Team selection
• Mistakes to avoid
• Site selection
• Feasibility studies
• Approval process
• Project management
• Land use
• Site layout
• Phasing
• Boat/RV storage
• Condos

Design & Construction

• Timeline management
• Project costs
• Design trends
• Building materials
• Mixed-use projects
• Metal-roof design
• Renovations
• Project case studies
• Solar energy
• LED lighting

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