Investing/Building

Leverage key takeaways from the Great Recession to navigate the current economic downturn and take advantage of opportunities that will occur. Topics include effects on finance, development and more.

Learn the most important items that affect self-storage construction spending and get simple tips to evaluate a proposed building for too much design (extra cost) or too little (extra risk).

Get insight on how self-storage deal terms and structure have been impacted by COVID-19 and how to position yourself for real estate success. Topics include underwriting, facility value and more.

Learn how to maximize square footage on oddly shaped land parcels and space-challenged sites. Discover obstacles you might encounter and how to overcome them.

Learn which self-storage loan programs are appropriate for your needs, whether you seek maximum leverage, nonrecourse, prepay flexibility, the lowest rate or other options.

There are many considerations to building a self-storage and retail complex. From zoning to aesthetics, unique requirements and opportunities, learn how to develop a successful mixed-use project.

Learn the proper planning, discussions and decisions that must be made when one generation intends to pass on its self-storage operation to the next, including valuable lessons learned.

The energy code has impacted the way all buildings are constructed, including self-storage. Learn about conservation and building science to help with your next project.

Conducting proper due diligence on potential investment sponsors is critical. Learn how to build a team with the right values, resources and experience to ensure your self-storage deal is a success.

Design-build is a concept-to-completion construction method that can save time and money on your next self-storage project. Learn how to leverage this single-point-of-contact approach.