DistributionRare opportunity to acquire a storage facility business with 9 years of operating history in a growing market. The owner has stepped back from daily operations in recent years, and the business now runs semi-absentee. Marketing spend is modest, leaving obvious headroom for a buyer who invests in digital advertising. The company runs on documented processes with a trained staff of 2 in place, allowing the owner to focus on high-level management. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. A qualified buyer can step into stable cash flow from day one.
Open to financing 15% of the price over 3 years at 7% with an acceptable down payment.
Owner is consolidating investments and exiting day-to-day operations.
Seller offers 2 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
A new owner could grow by adding outside sales, pursuing commercial contracts, and increasing marketing spend.
Modeling Self-Storage Facility Netting $555K in Chicago · $1.63M
Asking price is $1.63M. Type an offer or drag to model one.
SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a small owner-operated distribution business in the Chicago metro, not verified market data; distribution margins vary widely by product niche, so ranges are kept broad.
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