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Justin Staten
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Underwriting Self Storage?? How?

Justin Staten
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Centerville, OH
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On an off chance meeting in a Starbucks was presented a self storage deal. It is 4 properties with 930 units total. They are separate locations all located close to a major US Interstate. They are willing to do seller financing package deal with a down payment (which negotiable). NOI is $869k, occupancy is high, close to 99%, which tells me there are room for rate increases.

I know how to evaluate and underwrite multi-family, but not sure on self storage.  Is it the same, roughly?  Anyone who can provide direction would be greatly appreciated.  Im currently modeling like I do multi-family just leaving out some things.  Just do not want to miss anything. 

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Greg Dickerson#2 Land & New Construction Contributor
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Greg Dickerson#2 Land & New Construction Contributor
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@Justin Staten yes it's just like any other property in terms of income - operating costs. You just need to drill down on the operating costs. Get copies of T-12 and further back if possible, tax returns, rental agreements, software subscriptions, retail components and inventory if any like moving supplies and rental division. There are some great 3rd party self storage companies out there that you can run your numbers by to make sure you have everything accounted for.

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