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Turn idle land into unmanned self storage

A profitable self storage site that runs without you.

  • Start without tech skills
  • Rent units online 24/7
  • Build your own brand
  • No revenue share

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[Karibu’s] selfless approach […] has given me more confidence to move forward.
Andy DuncanGoogle review

Unmanned self storage: How first-time owners get it running

You know land and buildings. Software, gate and payments are new ground, and nobody wants to learn them on a live facility. Karibu is the head start. The automation is picked, set up and running before your first tenant arrives:

Access control, smart lock and online rentals set up for an unmanned self storage facility
  • 5/5 starson Google, 42 reviews
  • 80+ self storage sitesautomated
  • 10+ yearsof self storage experience

On your own or with a head start: What do I end up with?

KaribuOn your own
Fixed price
Little work to run
Support through lease-up
One integrated stack
Own your data
  • Fixed price

    Karibu
    On your own
  • Little work to run

    Karibu
    On your own
  • Support through lease-up

    Karibu
    On your own
  • One integrated stack

    Karibu
    On your own
  • Own your data

    Karibu
    On your own

Your self storage: Three packages, one fixed price each

Fixed price per site, named in the discovery call. No revenue share, no monthly fee to Karibu.

Basic

Automation only

  • Online rentals, e-sign & autopay
  • Gate access & unit locks, no office
  • Late fees & overlocks automated
  • Your bookkeeper onboarded

Pro

Automation + marketing

  • Everything in Basic
  • Website with online rentals built in
  • Google Business Profile & reviews
  • Google Ads for your lease-up
  • Pricing and unit mix for your market

VIP

For multi-site operators

  • Everything in Pro
  • One system for all your facilities
  • A playbook for every new opening
  • Direct line, priority response

Your path to self storage: Three simple steps

  1. Step 1: Size your facility

    Units, tech, fixed price

  2. Step 2: Get it set up for you

    6–8 weeks, while you build

  3. Step 3: Run it without staff

    Independent and profitable

Does unmanned self storage fit my project?

20 minutes. If it won’t work, you hear it there.
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Quick to reply with solid advice.
Camille Blaise, Banana BoxGoogle review
Self Storage Automation Guide

Self Storage Automation Guide Downloaded by 1,000+ real estate investors:

The download link comes by email, plus regular updates on how payments, locks and AI fit together.

Frequently asked questions: What I want to know first

What land works for self storage?

Small towns and rural markets work best: there, yours is often the only modern facility. Metros are oversupplied and the REITs set the prices. The discovery call shows whether your project fits.

What does Karibu do for a new self storage facility?

You handle the land, the entitlements and the general contractor. What a first facility lacks is the automation: software, gate, locks and payments working together.

Karibu fills that gap: we pick the vendors, manage delivery and set it all up turnkey.

After that, you’re independent: your stack, your data and every vendor relationship are yours. If your facility grows or a second one follows, you won’t need us for it.

How much work is an unmanned self storage facility to run?

Little. Tenants rent online, pay by autopay and get in with a gate code, no on-site manager. Just like at the big operators.

Once your facility is leased up, a 100-unit facility takes 10–15 hours a month: a part-timer who stops by once a week, or a 1099 contractor.

What does unmanned self storage automation cost?

The automation comes as a package at a fixed price you know before you sign. Book a discovery call to find out what it costs for your facility.

When do I bring Karibu into my self storage project?

Once you have your permits and before you break ground, so gate conduit and keypad placement go into the construction documents. The set-up takes 6–8 weeks and runs while your facility is under construction. After opening, we support you through your first six months of lease-up. Then you’re confident and don’t need us anymore.

Does Karibu run its own self storage?

No, on purpose: owning and financing land is a business of its own – yours. Ours is making sure your facility runs.

How do I start my self storage facility with Karibu?

With a discovery call: you get a straight answer whether unmanned automation fits your project. If it doesn’t, we say so, because good relationships start with honesty. If it fits, you get clear next steps.

Does Karibu help with land, permits or construction of my self storage?

No. That is your side, and you know it better than we do. Karibu makes sure the facility runs itself once it stands: online rentals, gate access, autopay.

More answers? In the guide:

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[Karibu’s] advice was clear, practical, and tailored to our needs.
Louise Stokes, Swift StorageGoogle review
Sebastian Kerekes

Your head start: 10+ years of self storage automation

“Self storage is a real estate business, not a tech business: tenants rent because you have space, not because you have an app.

Still, owners don’t want a second job: getting started has to be easy, and the site must run with little work.

Karibu gets that: we help you get started and stay around for the first months after opening. After that, our clients run on their own. No profit share, no ongoing fees to Karibu.”

Sebastian KerekesFounder, Karibu