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Land
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If buying the land, input the land cost plus any closing costs into this field.

If the land is already owned, either input your outstanding debt or its present value to determine your return.

If you don't have land costs now, enter an estimated cost into this field. You can then determine how much you can afford in your given market.

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If buying the land, input the land cost plus any closing costs into this field.

If the land is already owned, either input your outstanding debt or its present value to determine your return.

If you don't have land costs now, enter an estimated cost into this field. You can then determine how much you can afford in your given market.


Select a coverage rate appropriate to your site. Many developers underestimate the size and cost of stormwater retention features. Check with your local building department to determine your local requirements.

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Select a coverage rate appropriate to your site. Many developers underestimate the size and cost of stormwater retention features. Check with your local building department to determine your local requirements.

Rentable Square Feet:
Rentable Square Feet: 0

Calculated field: Estimation of rentable sq feet based on land size, coverage type, and building type.

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Calculated field: Estimation of rentable sq feet based on land size, coverage type, and building type.

Gross Square Feet:
Gross Square Feet: 0

Calculated field: Estimation of rentable sq feet based on land size, coverage type, and building type.

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Calculated field: Estimation of rentable sq feet based on land size, coverage type, and building type.

Development Expenses
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These costs vary widely depending on what part of the country you are building in and how large of a facility you are building.

A small site that has no office or fencing will cost $50 to $60 per sq. ft excluding land.

A small site that has an office and basic security will cost $55 - $65 per sq. ft excluding land.

A single story site that includes an office, climate control units, and an up-to-date security system, will cost $65 to $75 per sq. ft. excluding land.

Large Boat and RV units will cost $45 to $55 per sq. ft. plus land.

A multi-story site that includes an office with sectional doors, climate control units, and an up-to-date security system will cost $95 to $110 per sq. ft. excluding land.

*Please note the above costs are simply estimates; actual costs will vary.

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These costs vary widely depending on what part of the country you are building in and how large of a facility you are building.

A small site that has no office or fencing will cost $50 to $60 per sq. ft excluding land.

A small site that has an office and basic security will cost $55 - $65 per sq. ft excluding land.

A single story site that includes an office, climate control units, and an up-to-date security system, will cost $65 to $75 per sq. ft. excluding land.

Large Boat and RV units will cost $45 to $55 per sq. ft. plus land.

A multi-story site that includes an office with sectional doors, climate control units, and an up-to-date security system will cost $95 to $110 per sq. ft. excluding land.

*Please note the above costs are simply estimates; actual costs will vary.

To budget a site in greater detail without the need to create a detailed site plan, explore this subsection.

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The following average building materials and labor costs are intended to help clients quickly prepare a rough budget to determine if a project is economically feasible. Trachte offers a wide array of optional features which may increase or decrease your actual cost.

Typical building costs:

• Single story, 30 to 40' wide, exterior access, low pitched standing seam roof or high pitched with screw down roof: $14 to $18 per sq ft.

• Single story, wide construction, with interior halls, insulated: $19 to $26 per sq ft.

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The following average building materials and labor costs are intended to help clients quickly prepare a rough budget to determine if a project is economically feasible. Trachte offers a wide array of optional features which may increase or decrease your actual cost.

Typical building costs:

• Single story, 30 to 40' wide, exterior access, low pitched standing seam roof or high pitched with screw down roof: $14 to $18 per sq ft.

• Single story, wide construction, with interior halls, insulated: $19 to $26 per sq ft.

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Grading and excavation costs can vary greatly, especially if the property requires a pond. A grading contractor, city engineer, or civil engineer that is familiar with the land may be able to give you a rough idea of what work is required, or speak with owners of nearby recently developed land to learn what work they performed and at what cost.

For a basic site without a pond, grading work will likely include removal of topsoil on building and paved areas, and application of proper fill material.

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Grading and excavation costs can vary greatly, especially if the property requires a pond. A grading contractor, city engineer, or civil engineer that is familiar with the land may be able to give you a rough idea of what work is required, or speak with owners of nearby recently developed land to learn what work they performed and at what cost.

For a basic site without a pond, grading work will likely include removal of topsoil on building and paved areas, and application of proper fill material.

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Most standard single story projects can be built on a floating slab foundation. Budget $4 to $5 per square foot for floating slab.

Buildings that require a trenchwall or frostwall foundation, budget $5 to $6 per square foot. For example, buildings with HVAC systems in northern climates need this.

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Most standard single story projects can be built on a floating slab foundation. Budget $4 to $5 per square foot for floating slab.

Buildings that require a trenchwall or frostwall foundation, budget $5 to $6 per square foot. For example, buildings with HVAC systems in northern climates need this.

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Typically asphalt drives range from $2 to $2.50 per sq foot. Concrete driveways range from $3 to $4 per sq foot. For a facility with all drive up units, you'll have paved square footage roughly equal to building coverage. Wider buildings will result in less drives.

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Typically asphalt drives range from $2 to $2.50 per sq foot. Concrete driveways range from $3 to $4 per sq foot. For a facility with all drive up units, you'll have paved square footage roughly equal to building coverage. Wider buildings will result in less drives.

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Contact local contractors for estimates.

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Contact local contractors for estimates.

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Add a number to budget for these items if applicable. Prices may vary significantly depending on your preferences. Consult local contractors for bids on these items.

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Add a number to budget for these items if applicable. Prices may vary significantly depending on your preferences. Consult local contractors for bids on these items.

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If your facility will include an office or other finish work not provided by Trachte (brickwork, accents, etc), budget for it here.

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If your facility will include an office or other finish work not provided by Trachte (brickwork, accents, etc), budget for it here.

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This field should include engineering, architectural costs, local and state permit fees.

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This field should include engineering, architectural costs, local and state permit fees.

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Calculated field: Total cost per sq foot, includes all costs except land.

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Calculated field: Total cost per sq foot, includes all costs except land.

Total development costs (excludes startup cash):
Total development costs (excludes startup cash): $ 0

Calculated field: Gross project square footage x Estimated development costs

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Calculated field: Gross project square footage x Estimated development costs

Revenue
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Input the data you gathered from your competitive analysis. For instance, if a 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) unit rents for $60/month, $60/100 sq. ft = $0.60 sq ft/month, $0.60 x 12 months = $7.20 sq ft/year. Input $7.20 into this field.

For a more conservative approach, input the rental rate for a 10' x 15' unit.

If considering climate control, add additional rental income for these premium units.

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Input the data you gathered from your competitive analysis. For instance, if a 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) unit rents for $60/month, $60/100 sq. ft = $0.60 sq ft/month, $0.60 x 12 months = $7.20 sq ft/year. Input $7.20 into this field.

For a more conservative approach, input the rental rate for a 10' x 15' unit.

If considering climate control, add additional rental income for these premium units.

Calculate an annual average below by entering local monthly rates.

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Enter the rate you intend to charge for a 10x10 unit. Call local existing self-storage sites to determine going rates in your area.

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Enter the rate you intend to charge for a 10x10 unit. Call local existing self-storage sites to determine going rates in your area.

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Enter the rate you intend to charge for a 10x15 unit. Call local existing self-storage sites to determine going rates in yoru area.

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Enter the rate you intend to charge for a 10x15 unit. Call local existing self-storage sites to determine going rates in yoru area.

Average Annual Rate Per Sq. Ft.:
Average Annual Rate Per Sq. Ft.: $ 0

Calculated field based on rates entered above.

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Calculated field based on rates entered above.

Gross Annual Income:
Gross Annual Income: $ 0

Calculated field: Gross income at 100% occupancy. Average rental rate per sq ft x rentalable sq ft.

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Calculated field: Gross income at 100% occupancy. Average rental rate per sq ft x rentalable sq ft.

Management Expenses
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Operating expenses vary greatly depending on how you manage your property.

If you plan to operate a small facility from your home or existing business, your expenses will average 20-25% of gross annual income.

If you plan to operate a facility with an office and a manager present, your expenses will average 25-35% of gross annual income.

If you plan to hire a management company, your expenses will be 35% - 40%.

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Operating expenses vary greatly depending on how you manage your property.

If you plan to operate a small facility from your home or existing business, your expenses will average 20-25% of gross annual income.

If you plan to operate a facility with an office and a manager present, your expenses will average 25-35% of gross annual income.

If you plan to hire a management company, your expenses will be 35% - 40%.

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Enter the anticipated annual property tax bill for the property. Contact your local city hall to determine mill rate and multiply times your estimated fair market value for the property when completed.

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Enter the anticipated annual property tax bill for the property. Contact your local city hall to determine mill rate and multiply times your estimated fair market value for the property when completed.

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Enter an amount to cover annual operation expenses including insurance, marketing, landscape maintenance, plowing, accounting expense, pest control, and utilities.

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Enter an amount to cover annual operation expenses including insurance, marketing, landscape maintenance, plowing, accounting expense, pest control, and utilities.

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Enter the annual employee costs and/or cost of third party management.

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Enter the annual employee costs and/or cost of third party management.

Total:
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Calculated field: Based on the expenses above

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Calculated field: Based on the expenses above

Annual Operating Expenses:
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Calculated field: annual income x operating expense ratio

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Calculated field: annual income x operating expense ratio

Loan Information
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Input the interest rate for the loan of the self-storage project.

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Input the interest rate for the loan of the self-storage project.

Input the amortization schedule of the loan. Typically 15, 20, or 25 years

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Input the amortization schedule of the loan. Typically 15, 20, or 25 years

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Typically a maximum of 80% for conventional loans, or 90% for SBA loans. Owned land qualifies as equity for lenders.

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Typically a maximum of 80% for conventional loans, or 90% for SBA loans. Owned land qualifies as equity for lenders.

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A typical self storage project rents from 1000 - 2500 sq ft per month depending on location and market. Insert your projection in this field.

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A typical self storage project rents from 1000 - 2500 sq ft per month depending on location and market. Insert your projection in this field.

Capitalization rate (or "cap rate") is the ratio between the net operating income produced by an asset and its capital cost (the original price paid to buy the asset) or alternatively its current market value. The "cap rate" a buyer is willing to pay determines the price he is willing to offer for a property based on its income stream. Typical cap rates vary by the type of property.

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Capitalization rate (or "cap rate") is the ratio between the net operating income produced by an asset and its capital cost (the original price paid to buy the asset) or alternatively its current market value. The "cap rate" a buyer is willing to pay determines the price he is willing to offer for a property based on its income stream. Typical cap rates vary by the type of property.

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This figure will be used in predicting facility value.

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Occupancy Level Total Gross Income Annual Debt Service Total Operating Costs Cash Flow ROI

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