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: 100 Pages

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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2023 [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, 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

• Investment paths
• Long-term planning
• Transaction anatomy
• Capitalization rates
• Facility value
• Sale preparation
• Eminent domain
• Pre-offer checklist
• Off-market deals
• Underperforming properties
• Secondary/tertiary markets
• Working with brokers
• Exit strategy

Finance

• Loan options
• Interest rates
• Refinancing
• Bridge financing
• Seller financing
• Loan approval
• Financial statements
• Private capital

Planning & Development

• Planning strategies
• Team assembly
• Site selection
• Land use
• Site layout
• Zoning
• Mixed-use projects

Design & Construction

• Design fundamentals
• Construction costs
• Timelines
• Building types
• Roof design
• Multi-story
• Climate control
• Conversions
• Case studies
• Boat/RV storage
• Wine storage
• Solar power

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