Why Most Small Self-Storage Developers Overspend—and How to Avoid It

14/03/2025 11 min

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In episode 451, we discussed how uncertainty in Washington, combined with mixed economic signals, is causing some investors to sit on the sidelines. But for those who can make quick decisions and move fast, this could create a window of opportunity.
One thing I can almost guarantee, though, is that construction costs are not going down.
With new tariffs (why are we doing this?) and immigration policies restricting labor availability, construction costs are only going to rise.
Let me share with you how we are adjusting to that.
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