Construction, Development, Real Estate & Finance Track

Whether you conduct a detailed analysis on your own or engage a professional to assist you, a feasibility study is one of the first critical steps in the development or acquisition of a self-storage project. As lending standards have tightened, a feasibility study has become an essential element in obtaining a construction or permanent loan. Our presenter will review a list of factors to consider when evaluating a piece of land, existing building or operating store. This fast-paced session is a must for anyone building or buying a self-storage project.

In today’s financial environment, lenders have limited capital and are being extremely selective. If you’re an existing owner, you may be wondering about your ability to borrow against your self-storage property. If you’re new to the business, you’re wondering about the availability of funds. Our presenters will provide an overview of finance market conditions and current lending parameters. They’ll discuss how existing owners can maintain equity and the challenges new borrowers are facing. They also have good news to share! If you have concerns about financing, you don’t want to miss this informative session.

Transaction volume for self-storage sales remains at its lowest point since 2001, despite there being debt and equity available for acquisitions and the looming expiration of the capital-gains tax rate. Get insight to the self-storage real estate market during this revealing panel discussion. Our experts will talk about the new loan underwriting standards and how they have changed the role of the appraiser. They’ll discuss the types of properties that are changing hands and reasons why there are fewer lenders in the market for self-storage. Finally, they’ll make projections for when the market may change. If you’re interested in buying or selling self-storage, you don’t want to miss this session!

In recent years, with many self-storage owners seeking add-on profit opportunities for their sites, boat and RV storage has become a hot commodity. What they want to know is if they can make it “pencil out” for their particular business. This informative seminar provides a detailed overview of this niche storage product, providing insight to trends and an analysis of construction costs. Our presenter will address the critical factors of site evaluation and selection, project layout, the various storage types, and the creation of curb appeal. You’ll learn about the options, benefits and potential obstacles to developing this type of storage.

Solar panels are emerging as one of the most popular green solutions for self-storage sites. If you’re interested in minimizing utility costs, taking advantage of tax credits, improving the environment and creating greater public appeal for your facility, consider going solar! Learn what you need to make a solar project work, physically and financially. Our presenters will talk about the effect of site location, panel configuration and energy costs on a facility’s success. They’ll review a case study of a recent project, addressing in detail the issues of panel selection, system costs, energy production and revenue generation. They’ll also provide a financial analysis covering available tax incentives.