In some cases, an investor buys or already owns a parcel of land that isn’t flat. This may be cause for concern in the minds some real estate developers, but it isn’t reason for a potential self-storage owner to lose sleep over.

A sloping terrain or uneven elevations simply means the logical building option would suggest bi-level buildings. This design fits well on an undulating topography and may actually be a money-saving proposition as compared to the traditional single-story building. Why? Advantages include unit entrances on both levels without the need for elevators or lifts, plus bi-levels will reduce the cost of grading. It also means, like multi-story, more square footage under roof than single-story buildings.

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