Investing/Building

This session examines factors related to self-storage climate control, including business benefits to income and property value. It also addresses costs and the proper installation and use of equipment.

This session examines factors that go into self-storage site selection including characteristics of a workable property and factors that may prevent a location from being a good fit for storage development.

Get an overview of best practices when approaching the capital markets for self-storage financing. Learn about market trends, loan factors, preparing a loan package, working with lenders and more.

If you’re on the fence about building a self-storage facility, this session provides decision-making insight to location, types of development, construction costs and business goals.

Learn creative ways to break into the self-storage business that limit risk and don’t require a lot of capital. You’ll get tips on preparation, types of acquisitions, how to maximize resources and more.

Understand the relationship between net operating income and self-storage property value, the transaction process, how to value underperforming properties, market opportunities and more.

Learn how to identify self-storage properties that have upside potential for improved returns and avoid common pitfalls during the purchase process. Win deals on properties sought by multiple buyers.

Gain knowledge about the current debt market and lending products, including rates, terms and costs. Learn how to differentiate between options, pick the right debt offering for your situation, and more.

A thorough feasibility study can help determine if a self-storage project can make money. Learn about key market factors, costly mistakes to avoid and resources to help you make sound business decisions.

Get tips on how to save money during self-storage construction and avoid costly mistakes related to site, office and building design. You’ll also learn how to compress timelines and prepare for opening day.