From first site plan to open for business: Storage Authority’s Land O’ Lakes location shows how a system can guide a self-storage project through every stage. Exploring your next investment? #SelfStorage #FranchiseOpportunity

Have a parcel in mind, or considering self-storage development? Message us, and we’ll run it through the process together. #SelfStorage #Franchise #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting

3. Site drive-by evaluation 4. Initial zoning review 5. Competition review 6. Secret shop of nearby facilities Each step has its own checklist, so you know what to ask, what to measure, and what rules a parcel out early.

Most self-storage deals are won or lost at the land stage. At Storage Authority, every franchise owner works through the same six-step land review before committing to a site: 1. First meeting with the town planner and staff 2. Individual land parcel data worksheet

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At Storage Authority, we help turn land into opportunity with guidance through the development process, from the initial concept to opening the doors. Have land, or considering investing in self-storage? Let’s talk about what’s possible.

The Storage Authority Land O’ Lakes project showcases what happens when site planning, strategic unit mix design, and a clear vision come together to create a first-class self-storage facility.

From the first sketch to the finished facility. That’s the Storage Authority development process.

SBA loans for self-storage often fall apart during underwriting due to lack of transparency. Defaulted government debt is an instant disqualifier, and hiding past bankruptcies is a deal-killer. Always tell your full story upfront to keep deals moving. #SBALoans #SelfStorage

Stop by their office on Carolina Road in Suffolk to pick up your free pumpkin while supplies last! 🔗 Visit their website: storageauthority.com/self-st… #SuffolkVA #StorageAuthority #CommunityFirst #FallVibes

If you're in the area, stop by to meet their awesome team, check out their secure storage options, or just grab a pumpkin for your front porch; they've got you covered. As they say: "You need the space, we're your place!" 🎃✨ 📍 Claim Yours Today!

From being a proud sponsor of the Suffolk Peanut Festival to giving back locally, they truly embrace what hometown self-storage is all about. To bring some extra fall cheer, they are hosting a FREE Pumpkin Giveaway all month long!

Shout out to Storage Authority Carolina Road for being such a fantastic staple in their community! 🍁

⏰ We go live in about an hour. Don't miss it! 👉 Register now at storage-authority.webinarnin… #SelfStorage #SBALoans #CommercialRealEstate #RealEstateInvesting

Join us as we host Bishesh Shrestha, Senior Loan Officer, Self-Storage Lending at Live Oak Bank, for a timely conversation on what’s changing, what borrowers need to know, and what it takes to get a deal across the finish line. 🗓️ Today, October 15 | 11:00 AM EST

🚨 TODAY at 11 AM EST | LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Can your self-storage deal still get financed? With SBA changes taking effect and rising interest rates creating new challenges, what are lenders looking for right now?

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Rising interest rates and the current lending environment What lenders look for when evaluating a self-storage deal Financing considerations to understand before you get too far into a project What has changed, and what you should be doing about it

If you’re looking to develop, acquire, or expand a facility, bring your questions. This is a conversation with a lender who underwrites these deals, not a theory session. We’ll cover: Upcoming SBA changes and what they could mean for self-storage

Tomorrow at 11:00 AM ET, I’m sitting down with Bishesh Shrestha, Senior Loan Officer for self-storage lending at Live Oak Bank, for a live Q&A on SBA financing.