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: 104 Pages

NOTE: The 2024 ISS Guidebooks are being printed. We expect pre-orders to ship no later than Jan. 19. If you don’t want to wait, you can instead purchase a digital copy, which will be immediately delivered to your “My On-Demand Library.” See the link to the digital version below..

Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2024 [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

• Advice for newcomers
• Deal networking
• Buying vs. building
• Raising capital
• Pro forma tips
• Cost return
• Industry oversupply
• Social tokens

Real Estate

• Market overview
• Finding land
• Deal-killers
• Distressed properties
• Deal structures
• Due diligence
• Capitalization rates
• Facility value
• Capital expenditures
• Sale preparation

Finance

• Loan options
• Lending outlook
• Loan packages/approval
• Refinancing
• Maturing debt
• CMBS financing
• Construction financing
• SBA loans
• Clean-energy financing

Development & Design

• Team assembly
• Design-build approach
• First-facility tips
• Class-A must-haves
• Site selection
• Feasibility
• Zoning
• Site layout
• Design trends

Construction & Components

• Budgeting
• Timelines
• Materials
• Metal construction
• Multi-story
• Conversions
• Case studies
• Renovations

Sustainability

• Eco-friendly design
• Lighting
• Solar power

Ancillaries

• Vehicle storage
• Boat/RV storage
• Storage condos

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a digital format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2024 series, click here.