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Great Connection
The great thing about a community like this one is that you can pick up the phone and connect with other members. I had the opportunity to chat with @Tommy Xaysongkham this morning. Sharing and helping others is what it's all about!
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Absolutely...you got this! Looking forward to celebrating your closing day!
If you enjoy facts and thinking, this is worth a listen
This is a great listen from a smart man sharing data on the market. He operates in the multi family space, but that parallels closely to storage. This explains why we are seeing declining demand in many markets. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/willy-walker-chairman-and-ceo-walker-dunlop/id1540843402?i=1000764784687
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Thanks for sharing this @Keith Cantley ...will check it out!
Overthinking upfront DD?
One of the things I struggle with is how much due diligence to do prior to making an offer, especially with market saturation. Curious to hear what others are doing in terms of what DD is done PRIOR to an offer and what DD is done AFTER you're under contract.
Overthinking upfront DD?
Excited to get started!
Hey everyone! My name’s Evan and I’m based in Maryland. I’m a residential investor currently looking to level up into the self-storage space. Can’t wait to learn the ropes from this community and connect with you all. Glad to be here!
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Hi @Evan Phoenix Welcome to the community!
What price/sqft are you looking for when buying?
This is just one of the data points to look at. What price are you looking for when looking to buy a facility? I assume it's a different number for NCC vs CC. I've heard of looking for $60/sqft or less. Is that for NCC, CC, or just and average for both? I guess it could be different based on location, but let's assume this if for tertiary markets.
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Hey @Tommy Xaysongkham...Good question. I think a lot of it really comes down to the specific market, so location plays a big role, but there are definitely some general guidelines people use. That said, I’ve always struggled a bit with the “price per square foot” metric when it’s used broadly, because it can blur the line between buying an existing facility and building one from the ground up. Those are two very different plays. Ground-up development comes with a lot more moving parts, risk, and capital beyond just construction costs, especially when you factor in land acquisition, entitlements, site work, and the time to stabilize. If you already own the land and are looking at expansion, then cost per square foot can be more useful from a planning standpoint. For acquisitions, I tend to focus more on what the property is currently producing and what it can realistically become with better management or improvements. The income and upside usually tell a clearer story than a blanket $/SF target.
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Wes Eaves
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Live in North Florida and purchased a self storage facility in May 2022.

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