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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2025 [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, real estate, finance, development, design, construction and building components, sustainability and ancillary services.

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

Investing

• Common investor language
• Financial stability
• Paths to ownership
• Scaling a portfolio
• Market analysis
• Fundraising
• Estate planning
• Exit strategies

Real Estate

• Today’s market
• Efficient transactions
• Acquisition success
• Off-market deals
• Fixer-upper approach
• Financial projections
• Due diligence
• Sale preparation
• Broker benefits
• Cap rates
• Asset value

Finance

• Financial and lender terms
• Loan opportunities
• Commercial mortgage-backed securities
• Small Business Administration
• Construction loans
• Bridge loans
• CPACE financing
• Loan-package request

Project Planning

• Development factors
• Pitfalls to avoid
• Proactive development strategies
• Design/build
• Value engineering
• Expansion strategies
• Team assembly
• Feasibility factors
• Site selection
• Zoning and approvals
• Design trends
• Layout and unit mix

Development Case Studies

• Overcoming obstacles
• Zoning challenges
• Design workarounds
• Leveraging innovation

Construction

• Construction budget
• Construction timeline
• Site-utilization plan
• Materials and components
• Campus diversity
• Multi-story building
• Adaptive reuse
• Climate control
• Portable buildings
• Lighting plan
• Office refurbishment
• Building boat/RV storage

Sustainability

• Sustainable building practices
• Eco-friendly upgrades
• Community solar

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