QuickStart Self Storage
Essential
soft- ware for anyone considering an investment in self
storage, developing a self storage facility, or starting a boat
and RV facility.
What you will learn from QuickStart Self Storage
QuickStart Self Storage teaches you what you need to know to get started in the self storage business. It contains an organized collection of specific articles and tutorials that cover a variety of self storage investing topics. Below is a list of the topics that are included:
Introduction to Self Storage
- What is Self Storage?
- Why Invest in Self Storage?
- 4 Steps to Starting Self Storage
- Self Storage Development Life Cycle
- Storage Space Types
Development
- Developer Activities
- Market Areas
- Self Storage Zoning
- Creating a preliminary site plan
- Understanding development costs
- Designing a storage space mix
- Overview of sample models
- View a sample business plan
Self Storage Financing
- Short Term Financing for Self Storage Facilities
- Long Term Financing for Self Storage Facilities
- Understanding Capitalization Rates
Operations
- Operations Management Overview
- Understanding Operating Expenses
Industry Information
- Additional Resources for Industry Information
- Self Storage Associations Listing
- Glossary