Developers’ Seminar

Is self-storage the right business for you? Get the know-how you need to get started—or avoid a bad investment. This full-day event is tailored to those interested in developing a new project or learning more about the industry, as well as small operators who want to grow their business. The seminar touches on all the most critical aspects of developing and building self-storage. You’ll learn about:
  • Creating the investment strategy
  • Buying vs. building
  • Market selection
  • Site selection
  • Unit mix
  • Construction contracts and trends
  • Construction budget: cost-analysis breakdown, using professionals, design
  • Financial feasibility: economic-decision model, operating pro forma, expenses, net operating income
  • Financing: construction loans, the biggest mistakes made by novices, loan requirements
  • Expectations of the investment: strategy and goals, returns, exit strategy
  • Office design and layout
  • Developing an operating structure
  • Budget and plan startup costs
  • Making your way from feasible to profitable: marketing plan
  • Opening day
  • Using management companies and/or consultants
  • Attendees are promised top-notch information as well as the opportunity to build a strong network of industry professionals and suppliers.

    Speaker: RK Kliebenstein, Coast-To-Coast Storage
    Date: January 29, 2009
    Time: 8 am-5 pm
    Location: Sands Expo & Convention Center, Las Vegas
    Price: $695
    Registration includes: Seminar, workbook and networking lunch.
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