Self Storage Development – 10 Year Financial Model (Excel XLSX)

Self-storage, also known as mini-storage or personal storage, in real estate refers to facilities designed to provide individuals and businesses with secure, rentable storage spaces to store personal belongings, inventory, or other items. This sector of commercial real estate has grown in popularity due to its flexibility and broad appeal across demographics. Self Storage facilities are composed of individual, lockable storage units of varying sizes (e.g., 5x5 feet to 10x30 feet or larger). Units may be climate-controlled for sensitive items or standard for general storage needs. Outdoor units often have direct vehicle access, while indoor units require entry into a main building.

This financial model provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the viability of self-storage projects, covering everything from initial setup to long-term valuation. With detailed inputs for construction costs and revenue projections, it equips decision-makers with the insights needed to navigate complex investment landscapes effectively.

The model includes calculations and assumptions for the Project Development (Land Assumptions and Construction Costs), Project Timing, Building Metrics, Climated Controlled and Standard Storage Units Assumptions (Drive Up, Indoor, Vehicle), Specialized Storage Units (Wine and documents Storage), Occupancy Rates, Revenue from Storage Rentals, Ancillary Revenue Sources (Advertising, Retail Sales, Insurance Commissions, etc.),  Operating Expenses and CapEx Reserves, Financing through Debt (Construction and Permanent Loan) & Equity and Property Sale Assumptions (Cap Rate, Sale expenses).

The template structure follows Financial Modeling Best Practices principles and is fully customizable.

Detailed instructions for the model's functionality are included in the Excel file.

Model Inputs and Setup Reports:
•  General Setup Assumptions, incl. Project Timing, Building Metrics, Storage Units, Sources of Revenue & Expenses Assumptions, Financing (Debt & Equity) and Property Sale.
•  Project Development Budget (Land Costs, Construction Costs, Depreciation Schedule)
•  Construction and Permanent Loan Schedules
•  Forecast Scenarios

Output Reports:
•  Monthly Cash Flow Report per Year
•  Annual Cash Flow Report
•  Key Performance Indicators
•  Performance Dashboard
•  Project Returns (Pre and After-Tax IRR, MOIC, Cash Outflows and Inflows)
•  Investors Distribution Waterfall Model (A 4-tier IRR hurdle waterfall model to distribute proceeds between the general partner and limited partner.)
•  Executive Summary including all high-level project information for review

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