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.

92 Pages
PDF Format

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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2022 [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, planning, 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

• Long-term planning
• Real estate transactions
• Land negotiations
• Due diligence
• Acquisitions
• Sale preparation
• Working with brokers
• Capitalization rates
• Facility value
• Underperforming properties 
• Capital improvements
• Exit strategy

Finance

• Capital stack
• Loan options
• Private equity
• Seller financing
• Construction loans
• SBA financing
• Refinancing

Planning & Development

• Project approval
• Team assembly
• Site selection
• Feasibility studies
• Site layout
• Unit mix
• Land use
• Mixed-use projects

Design & Construction

• Budgeting
• Timelines
• Design trends
• Case studies
• Unit types
• Roof design
• Renovations
• Eco-friendly storage
• Solar panels
• Building boat/RV storage

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