Where to Build Your Next Self-Storage Project?

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Figuring out where to build a self-storage facility can be complex. Though developers continue to pursue many “traditional” markets, some no longer pencil out financially due to rising costs, oversaturation and other factors. If you’re stuck on site selection, check out our education video, “Does This Site Make Sense? Where to Build Self-Storage in Today’s Shifting Market.” Developer Brandon Grebe offers solutions to help you pinpoint your next great location.

You’ll learn:

How to evaluate a potential market
Historic metrics to use in your research
Current development metrics that’ll help you gauge project potential
How the cost of debt and equity change your return profile
The impact of construction costs on return

Available in a convenient, streaming format, this video can be purchased individually or as part of the following discount packages: Building Package, Builder/Investor Essentials or Total Solutions. Visit the ISS Store for full product details and solve your site-selection dilemmas!

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