Hi! Evaluating a self-storage opportunity and would love folks' input on a few questions that I have, below. Really appreciate any insights that you can provide!
Questions:
- Commercial Loan - what are the best te...

I am from Central Illinois and have been reading a ton of blogs about self storage success. It’s something I would be interested in trying out, but my question is: how do you determine whether or not a market is too s...

How are small storage units profitable?  One near a small 4 unit apartment I just bought has less than 50 units.  They rent from $30 to $60 a month.  About 20% have double locks, which I am guessing means they did not...

I have the opportunity to but a self storage development site for next to nothing, but I know nothing about this type of business.   Anyone here built one before?  This one is climate controlled, 60k sqft with 500 uni...

Anyone have an idea of what is a typical management fee for self storage facilities?  Looking at a 40k sf building and shopping around for a prop management company.  
Also wanted to get thoughts on whether getting a...

Hi BP community,
My mom recently inherited about 12 acres of pasture on the corner of Dixieland and New Hope in Rogers, AR.  It's adjacent to a police station, near shopping, and near the high school.  After lots of ...

This Monday I'll be negotiating a salaried position with my employer as an analyst/agent. My employer acts as a broker, investor, and consultant on self storage facilities. I anticipate a compensation plan that includ...

Investment Info:

commercial investment investment.

Purchase price: $475,000

Cash invested: $1

Complete redevelopment of strip center to climate control facility.

What made you interested in...

We have property in two complexes ("A" and "B") where there is a need for about 30% siding repair in each one. The reveal (the face of the siding) is 6" in "A" and 8" in the other. This issue I am running into is that...

Hello all, I am looking to build a home on some vacant land and just wondering if anyone would mind guiding me as this is the first time I have done anything like this. Just wondering what to expect to pay, people I n...