It’s not easy to purchase a self storage facility. There have been a few basic characteristics that have made successful facilities stand out from those that failed over the years. That genetic resources code can be difficult to break.

Many people will tell your how to buy self storage facilities. This is in exchange for a book, course, or boot camp. These people have limited or no experience. We are going to show you concepts based on real-life data – and lots of it – from running one of the largest websites dedicated to the industry. You might find it very different to what you had previously heard.

Within 3 Miles of the facility is 50,000 residents.

The myth that it is possible to build a self storage facility in the middle if nowhere and fill it full of stuff needs to be dispelled. Self-storage works only if there are people who have the need to store it. Without people, there is no demand. You can’t build or buy self-storage facilities in small towns of 5,000 residents and still be successful. At the very least, you won’t make enough money. Population density is crucial.

Traffic count surpasses facility of 25,000+ car per day.

Self-storage customers almost always find their storage place by driving by it. It is often a purchase decision. Most people don’t spend much time researching where their stuff should be stored. Most people look at convenience and will often pull into the first one that they see near their home or work. The myth is that self-storage facilities can be hidden from sight or stuck on two-lane streets with no traffic.

$50,000 is the median household income.

To pay storage, the customer must have discretionary spending capacity. If they have difficulty paying their rent or mortgage, they won’t be able to add to their already tight finances. Additionally, to be able have storage they will need to own excess possessions. Only those with higher incomes will be able accumulate enough material items for storage.

400 units and higher

There are several major fixed costs associated with self-storage facilities, including the most expensive being the manager. It is essential that you have enough units in order to provide the required staff support for the operation of the complex. Contrary to what some might think, you cannot operate a self-storage unit from a kiosk. The management of the self-storage facility is essential. Because small villages have rural markets, they are always for sale.

High entry barrier

You might have noticed that almost all major U.S. cities are home to self-storage units. Mid-sized markets also have plenty of them. It is important to choose a market where self-storage facilities are not permitted. In this case, it is possible that your occupancy will not increase above a certain point due to the constant supply of self-storage facilities.