Speaker: James Bratton, President, MST Constructors/Akamai Real Estate Investments
Format: DVD (USPS Shipping Required)
Duration: 46 minutes
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Self-Storage Development 101: Building a Profitable Property
Walk through the complete self-storage development process in this session that draws on real-life examples and a series of insightful "what if" scenarios. You'll learn how to use assumptions to make decisions regarding project size, land costs, facility design and construction. Our presenter will discuss single-story development, multi-story buildings and "big box" conversions. Attendees will walk away with a firm grasp of what they need to develop a profitable self-storage property.
You will learn:
- How to evaluate potential sites, choose one that meets your long-term objectives, and determine an effective land cost
- The process to determine if your chosen property can be developed economically
- How to design and engineer your site for value and profit
- How to determine facility size, unit mix and competition
- How to avoid change orders, control quality and anticipate the length of construction
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