Your complete guide to self-storage business transactions. Valuations, real estate, and operational considerations. See selling a self-storage facility in Illinois for occupancy, NOI, and cap rate benchmarks.
Illinois self-storage facilities serve residential and commercial customers with secure storage space. The industry benefits from population mobility, downsizing trends, and business storage needs.
Storage facilities benefit from recurring revenue, low operating costs, and real estate appreciation. Success depends on location, occupancy rates, and effective revenue management.
| Business Type | Multiple/Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Small Facility (<30K SF) | 6-9% Cap Rate | NOI |
| Mid-Size (30-75K SF) | 6-8% Cap Rate | NOI |
| Large Facility (>75K SF) | 5-7% Cap Rate | NOI |
| Climate-Controlled | 5-7% Cap Rate | NOI |
Self-storage facilities and mini-warehouse businesses. When buying or selling a storage facilities business in Illinois, underwrite transferability—licenses, leases, people, and earnings quality—not only trailing revenue.
Planning ranges sometimes referenced for this category include roughly 4.0-6.0x SDE and varies EBITDA where applicable. These are not appraisals; actual multiples depend on risk, growth, concentration, and deal structure.
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