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Inside Self-Storage Building/Investing Guidebook 2025 [Softcover]

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.

Length: 104 Pages
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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

If you prefer to purchase this guidebook in a digital format, click here. To view other guidebooks in the 2025 series, click here.