Self-Storage Consulting and Development

 

 

  

Full service self-storage consulting from a detail-minded insider with proven methods to avoid mistakes that dilute the earning power of your self-storage capital.

About
Kent Flake

 


My detail oriented approach will keep your development on time and on budget.
 


 

Hi, I’m Kent Flake, and I want to be your self-storage consultant.

 

I’ve been in the real estate business all of my professional life.  I’ve been an appraiser, broker, or developer for the past 26 years.  For ten years I have worked as a self-storage developer in five different markets for national and regional storage companies.  Now I want to put my experience to work for you.

 

Not only that, I want to make sure you avoid some of the costly mistakes that new storage developers/owners often make.

 

In my years of self-storage experience, I’ve seen most of the mistakes and have made a few myself.  There’s no reason for you to make those same mistakes, especially when I can get you started on the right path to storage success.

 

And that’s just for starters.  Once you’re on the right path you’ll want to maximize your development dollars throughout the process.

 

My detail oriented approach will provide a system of checks to keep the development humming along….on time and on budget.

Take a look at comments from other professionals I have worked with.
 
“Kent Flake is among the most diligent, insightful and dependable professionals with whom I have ever been associated.  His analytical abilities and knowledge base with respect to self-storage acquisition and development is rock solid.  I recommend him unhesitatingly to anyone seeking advice or considering investing in this growing asset class.”

                                                                          David M. Levenfeld, Managing Member
                                                                          Storage Opportunity Partners LLC
                                                                          Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
 
“Kent Flake is one of the most talented people that I have had the pleasure to work with.  We worked together on multiple projects in the Chicago area.  Kent showed repeatedly his unique talent for being able to get the most efficient layout.  He also excelled in his ability to take a project through the Village approval process.  Kent's honesty and sincerity were immediately apparent to the Planning Commissions and Villages we worked with and made the process go smoothly.  I highly recommend Kent to anyone interested in developing storage facilities.”

                                                                                                Julius J. Kwasek, President
                                                                                                Kwasek Architects, Inc.
                                                                                                Inverness, Illinois
 

 

 


When it comes to developing storage, there is no substitute for experience.
 

 

 

 

 


I can help you with:

- Feasibility analysis

- Due diligence
  analysis

- Market research

- Rezoning

- Special use permits

- Site evaluation

- Development
  consulting
 
And check this out! I’ve put together my own little publication that I call the Seven Myths of Storage Development and Operation: An insider’s guide to keeping your “cash cow” eating at the storage trough even when your competitors are hungry for customers.

You can have your own FREE copy of my publication by clicking below.

Building storage is no longer a sure success, and you’ll sleep better at night if you can stop worrying whether you’re doing the right thing.

Any real estate investment involves risk, but I can give you the information you need to make informed decisions, and that leads to peace of mind.

As with many things in life, when it comes to developing storage, there is no substitute for experience.

But more than experience, you need smart experience. Dumb experience is when you keep doing the same thing and expect better results. Some people also call that insanity!

My smart experience will keep you from doing not so smart things with your money.

One of my former colleagues had a storage development book that addressed nearly every possible issue that could be involved in storage development. Can you believe there were 305 items?

Developing storage with a 305 item check list sounds like a daunting task. Take it from someone who knows, the process is manageable with the right amount of experience and “hands-on” training.

When you are ready to get serious about building your storage center, let me help you get started.

Whether you need market research, feasibility analysis, due diligence, site evaluation, entitlement, or development consulting, this is your one-stop shop.

Full Circle Storage Consulting can help you achieve your storage goals!

Contact me whichever way you are comfortable. Call me at 480-374-9891, send an e-mail (kent@fullcirclestorageconsulting.com), or provide some information in the boxes below so I can contact you.

There’s no obligation involved. Let’s talk about how I may be able to help you on your next project.

 

What type of consulting help do you need?

Please check all boxes that apply.

I am getting involved in self                               I need help with the following
storage by:                                                             proforma issues:

Purchasing an existing facility                         Operating expenses

Expanding an existing facility                          Pricing and unit mix

Developing a new self storage center            Other - please specify below

I need help with the following                           I need help with the following
development issues:                                          feasibility/site selection issues:

Obtaining rezoning and/or a                            Competition and supply/demand
      special use permit                                                  analysis

Site design and layout                                      Traffic counts and drive patterns

Putting together the right                                  Other - please specify below
      development team

                                    First Name    

                                     Last Name

                                              Email

 

Phone: 480-374-9891
Email: kent@FullCircleStorageConsulting.com