Advice on starting self storage in New Zealand please!

Advice on starting self storage in New Zealand please!

Member since 2020 · 1 post · 0 votes

Really interested in starting a self storage businness. Im a complete novice but am passionate to owning my own business and develope passive income. I live in Gisborne, small town with 3 self storage businesses already present. But i believe there is room for another if started before the other 3 expand. Like how do i find out the information i need to get from my competitors? And such and such. Iv started to look around at commercial property trying to find a great location. I would really appreciate any help with what to do to get the business from an idea to operational.

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Specialist · Memphis, TN · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
6y

Off the top of my head it's probably not a great idea. If you were experienced and well funded that might be different. But land and build costs are super high and it can be a money pit. You might want to start with something lower risk? Or in a better market.

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  • Hadar OrkibiPro Member
    Rental Property Investor · USA / NZ · Member since 2016 · 1k+ posts · 812 votes
    6y

    @Jade Kallem you need to do your market research, please PM and i will share a report with you.

    Building and land costs are very high and more often then not the numbers dont work... unless you can build it yourself and save 30-40% on labor. 

  • Specialist · Memphis, TN · Member since 2012 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    6y

    Off the top of my head it's probably not a great idea. If you were experienced and well funded that might be different. But land and build costs are super high and it can be a money pit. You might want to start with something lower risk? Or in a better market.

  • Investor · Bentonville, AR · Member since 2014 · 759 posts · 379 votes
    6y

    @Jade Kallem if you’re looking for overseas pointers for self storage I would look up Dean Booty and John Lindsey. Talk to them both.

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