Self Storage Financial Model (Development, Operation, & Valuation) (Excel XLSX)

Financial model presenting a development scenario for Self Storage Facility.

The main purpose of the model is to enable users to get into details of every step of a self storage project from the construction stage, to operating analysis, projection of cash flows, and a potential future sale.

It includes calculations of construction costs, financial and operating activities (Land & Units Metrics, Revenue, OpEx, Payroll, Capital Costs, Taxes), financing through Debt & Equity and analysis of project's profitability.

Outputs of the template include Monthly Cash Flow Report, forecasted Financial Statements (3 Statement Model), DCF & Exit Scenario, Investors Returns Waterfall and a professional Executive Summary presenting company's results.

The model is dynamic and allows users to select the desired forecasted Years (1 to 10). Output Reports & Charts are dynamically updated based on the selected forecast period

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

Model Structure

Inputs:
•  General Business Info
•  Land Purchase & Construction Budget
•  Land & Units Metrics (total number of units, average size, average units per acre, total rentable area)
•  Revenue assumptions (Rental Fees, Vacancy rate, rent pace, free rents, etc.)
•  Operating Expenses & Capital Costs Assumptions
•  Financing & Capital Structure ? Uses & Sources of Cash analysis (Financing through Equity & Debt)
•  Exit Year Scenario & Valuation Multiples

Outputs:
•  Monthly Operating Cash Flow Report
•  Dynamic 10 Year Forecast (3 Statement Model)
•  Discounted Cash Flow incl. Terminal value, Unlevered & Levered Cash Flow
•  Investor Returns (4-tier IRR hurdle waterfall model to distribute proceeds between investors)
•  Professional Executive Summary (can be used for investment decisions)

Detailed instructions on the use of the model are included in the Excel file.

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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.