With a flurry of new investors entering the self-storage real estate market, looking to get their hands on class-A as well as underperforming properties, it can be tough for smaller players to land lucrative deals. Where do you find opportunities, and how can you compete?
In his book, Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage, author Mark Helm explains in detail how he learned to strategically acquire assets that meet particular standards—all with limited startup funds.
The old adage of “buy low and sell high” works, but it isn’t that cut and dry in today’s self-storage market. This is particularly true when self-storage properties are selling for a premium. It can be daunting to compete against well-funded operators and real estate investment trusts (REITs) for desirable facilities.
Helm’s book is designed to give you the tools to effectively find quality properties, analyze risk and compete with the larger players for acquisitions. Author Mark Helm explains in detail how he learned to strategically acquire facilities to fulfill predetermined parameters and a business plan—all with limited startup funds.
Contents include:
- An examination of self-storage as a real estate investment and how REITs approach the market
- Developing a business strategy
- Empowerment by creating a problem worth solving
- Analyzing self-storage properties
- Understanding letters of intent and contracts
- Conducting due diligence
- Structuring facilities as limited-liability companies
- Determining the future cash flow of a facility
- Real-life case study
Visit the ISS Store for full product details. Grab your copy now and put your plans for self-storage wealth in place!