Acquire self-storage facilities across BC and Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for self-storage acquisitions throughout Nanaimo 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.
Nanaimo is the economic hub of central Vancouver Island, with strong SMB activity in retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and trades. Ferry-corridor demand from Lower Mainland supports tourism.
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 handles Nanaimo SMB acquisitions with direct broker and lender relationships across central Vancouver Island.
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 Nanaimo self-storages are worth looking at.