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Storage Unit Profit Calculator

Calculate profit from storage unit investments.

Investment Parameters

Property Investment

Purchase Price ($)

Down Payment (%)

Renovation Costs ($)

Closing Costs ($)

Unit Details

Total Number of Units

Average Monthly Rent ($)

Occupancy Rate (%)

Annual Rent Increase (%)

Monthly Operating Expenses

Property Taxes ($)

Insurance ($)

Maintenance & Repairs ($)

Management Fees ($)

Utilities ($)

Other Expenses ($)

Financing (Optional)

Interest Rate (%)

Loan Term (Years)

Analysis Period (Years)

Key Metrics

Monthly Cash Flow

Cash-on-Cash Return

Cap Rate

Total ROI (10 Years)

Monthly Income

Gross Rental Income $

Vacancy Loss (%) -$

Net Rental Income $

Monthly Expenses

Property Taxes $

Insurance $

Maintenance & Repairs $

Management $

Utilities $

Other Expenses $

Mortgage Payment $

Total Expenses $

Investment Summary

Initial Investment

Purchase Price $

Down Payment $

Closing Costs $

Renovation Costs $

Total Cash Required $

Property Details

Total Units

Occupied Units

Average Rent per Unit $

Revenue per Sq Ft $

10-Year Financial Projection

Year	Gross Income	Net Income	Expenses	Cash Flow	Cumulative
	$	$	$	$	$

Storage Unit Investment Guide

Key Metrics Explained

Cash-on-Cash Return: Annual cash flow ÷ Total cash invested
Cap Rate: Net Operating Income ÷ Property Value
Cash Flow: Net income minus all expenses including debt service
Occupancy Rate: Percentage of units that are rented
NOI: Net Operating Income before debt service

Investment Tips

• Target occupancy rates of 85-95% in established markets
• Budget 10-15% of gross income for maintenance
• Consider climate-controlled units for higher rents
• Location near residential areas is crucial
• Factor in competition from nearby facilities
• Plan for seasonal occupancy variations