Acquire self-storage facilities across BC and Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for self-storage acquisitions throughout Burnaby and Metro Vancouver.
Self-storage combines real estate with operating business. Strong recurring revenue, low operating intensity, and high cash margins make it a popular acquisition target. Real-estate diligence runs parallel to operating diligence.
Burnaby is the second-largest city in Metro Vancouver and one of the strongest SMB acquisition markets in BC. Lower lease costs than Vancouver, strong commercial density (Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed Town Centre, Edmonds), and excellent residential density support a wide range of acquisition targets.
BC self-storage is strong in Lower Mainland (Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley) and growing in interior (Kelowna, Kamloops). Limited new supply in urban cores supports rate growth.
Typical Price Range
$2M - $25M+
SDE Range
$200k - $1.5M
Earnings Multiple
8x - 15x SDE + RE× SDE
Working Capital
Minimal
BizBuy.ca actively works Burnaby acquisitions in all four town centres. We have direct broker relationships, lawyer introductions, and lender contacts specifically for Burnaby commercial corridors.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Burnaby self-storages are worth looking at.