Process

Clear Milestones From NDA to Structured Closing

This confidential 4-step process helps Georgia self-storage owners protect privacy and reduce renegotiation risk through disciplined assumptions documented early.

Milestones

4-Step Process With Expected Timing

No retrade philosophy: we underwrite conservatively up front so we do not need to renegotiate later.

Step 1

NDA Signed

Expected timing: same day when needed.

Step 2

Financial Review

Expected timing: 2-5 business days.

Step 3

Written Offer

Expected timing: generally inside 10 days.

Step 4

Structured Closing

Expected timing: aligned and tracked by milestone.

How We Avoid Surprises

  • Diligence scope is defined before new document requests.
  • Assumptions are stated and confirmed in writing.
  • Seller controls pace with direct milestone updates.
  • Pricing changes are tied only to documented variance from shared data.

Site Visit Discretion Policy

  • Schedule visits by owner-approved appointment only.
  • Avoid tenant or staff engagement without explicit permission.
  • Limit attendance to required participants and minimize disruption.

Facilities With Existing Financing

Many self-storage owners carry SBA loans, CMBS debt, or conventional financing on their facilities. Our underwriting accounts for existing debt structure from the start. Whether the transaction requires a straightforward loan payoff at closing, an assumption of existing financing, or coordination around defeasance requirements, the deal is structured to address these realities without surprises. If your facility has existing debt, include that context in your initial submission so we can factor it into the preliminary review.

1031 Exchange Coordination

Some owners plan to reinvest sale proceeds into other real estate through a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes. Our closing timelines can be structured to accommodate exchange requirements, including coordination with your qualified intermediary and adherence to IRS identification and closing deadlines. If a 1031 exchange is part of your plan, raise it early so the process timeline reflects those constraints from the start.

Information Needed

Before NDA Checklist

City or county (address optional)
NRSF and unit mix
Occupancy range
Expansion potential
Desired timing
After NDA: Additional Diligence Items
  • T12 P&L and rent roll
  • Delinquency and bad debt summary
  • Capex history and known near-term projects
  • Material legal, title, or lease considerations

Ready to move forward?

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