Acquire self-storage facilities across BC and Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for self-storage acquisitions throughout Richmond 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.
Richmond is one of BC's most distinctive SMB markets — globally connected, retail-dense, and home to YVR (Vancouver International Airport). Business acquisition activity is strong across restaurants, retail, professional services, logistics, and import/export.
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 regularly handles Richmond acquisitions across all major corridors. We have direct relationships with bilingual brokers and accountants serving the Richmond business community.
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 Richmond self-storages are worth looking at.