In This Episode: How do you find a small, out-of-state self-storage facility? How self-storage differs from multifamily How traditional metrics don’t apply in small markets? Why should you think twice before replacing a manager? Guest Info:Jason Polanco is the founder of Boxd In Properties and he recently closed a 53-unit facility near the smoky mountains of NC. He lives out of state in the Chicago suburbs, and work in sales full-time for a national tech real estate company. How does he run his small facility from such a distance? Find out in this episode! Contact Info: LinkedIn: https ..read more

In This Episode: Why self-storage is a great investment What is a self-storage conversion Where to look for conversion opportunities How investors can get started in self-storage Guest Info: Mark Helm is the author of Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage, a long-time self-storage investor, and host of the Mark Helm YouTube channel. He is close to achieving his goal of owning a portfolio of self-storage properties worth over $60 million. His YouTube channel has over 200 videos on every topic related to self-storage investing. Contact Info: Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markh ..read more

In This Episode: How he found his first deal How to find self-storage owners What upside should you look for in self-storage deals What size self-storage facility should you target How do start direct mail and cold-calling Guest Info:Zach got his start house hacking residential real estate, built up to 28 units, felt stuck, and then pivoted to self-storage after running out of his own capital. He now owns and operates seven self-storage facilities in Missouri and Arkansas, and he’s on the hunt for more! Tune in as Zach shares his story of finding, funding, and closing his self-storage deals ..read more

In This Episode: How pricing, management training, and marketing affect your facility’s performance Guest Info:Sean Landry is the Founder of Expert Storage Management bringing over 20 years of self-storage management expertise to the industry. Sean’s experience covers marketing, budgeting, hiring, training, and nearly every aspect of self-storage management. Contact Info: Sean’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantlandry/ Sean’s Website: https://www.expertstoragemanagement.com/ Resources our Guest Recommends: Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage by Mark Helm Anything by Inside S ..read more

In This Episode: What is an SBA loan for self-storage The types of SBA loan products SBA 7a loans versus 504 What you should consider BEFORE you apply for an SBA loan Why it’s important to work with an SBA lender Guest Info:Terry Campbell is the Executive Vice President of Small Business Lending at Live Oak Bank where he specializes in self-storage lending. He has spent 25 years in the self-storage industry as a developer, supplier, and lender. Terry has witnessed the industry grow from mostly mom-and-pop owners to sophisticated operators and publicly traded REITs. Terry is a partner in 4 s ..read more

This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals. Welcome to the first episode where we cover the details of the show, my commitment to my fellow storage investors, and what you can expect in each episode. If you're an active investor, this show will help you do more deals while avoiding costly mistakes. If you're a passive investor, this show will introduce you to self-storage investing experts that you can partner with. Visit our website to learn what you need to do to start your self-storage investing journey: storageinvestorshow.com (redirects to our company website ..read more

*Mark your calendar for The Storage Investor Summit, coming March 2021! Details coming soon!* In This Episode: What financial reports do you need when underwriting a self-storage deal? How do you know if the owner is reporting all the income? What do you need to be aware of to find hidden value or theft? Why you should verify cash deposits What those reports will tell you about the performance of the facility, or lack thereof Guest Info: This interview is my first with Magen. Want to hear the second? Check out episode 19!Magen is known as the Self Storage CPA. She has been in the storage i ..read more

In This Episode: Chris’ background and how he got into self-storage How they decide what markets to invest in Why they don’t do development How they source deals Guest Info:Chris Harris is the CEO of Store Space Self Storage where he leads acquisitions, investor relations, and strategy. Chris was pivotal in the sale of the iStorage portfolio for over $600 million. Now he’s built a team and is on the hunt for more deals. Contact Info: Chris’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisstorespace/ Store Space Website: https://www.storespace.com/ Resources our Guest Recommends:Scaling Up b ..read more

In This Episode: How operations affect self-storage lease-up How to asset manage properly How to pre-lease your facility Guest Info:Mark Poole is the Director of Operations for Liberty Investment Properties based in Orlando Florida. He currently runs the self-storage division which operates throughout the Southeast. Mark is an active member and contributor to the industry and has served as the Past Chair for the Young Leaders Group (YLG) and also serves as the 2017-2019 President of the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA). Contact Info: Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mik ..read more

In This Episode: How to brokers source deals How they decide what locations to focus on How to position a seller’s property for market How buyers can position themselves to win deals Guest Info:Parker is the President of Berkshire Hathaway Storage Group based in Greenville, South Carolina. Parker has built a team of brokers and support personnel to handle all aspects of buying and selling self-storage facilities throughout the Southeast. Parker and his team have experience with well over $150 million in self-storage transactions in the last 2 years. Contact Info: Parker’s LinkedIn: https ..read more