EP 122: Tom Dunkel - Overcoming Crisis In A Resilient Self Storage Market

Guest bio Tom brings over 27 years of real estate, finance, and investing experience to his role as Chief Investment Officer. He leads a team of professionals and focuses on identifying profitable investment opportunities for clients, aligning with their wealth-building objectives. In his position, Tom plays a crucial role in financial underwriting, ensuring that investment deals are structured to deliver achievable returns for investors . He also maintains open communication with private investors, providing updates on ongoing investments and presenting new acquisition and investment possibilities  Additionally, Tom takes charge of securing loans by collaborating with local banks and mortgage brokers . His mentorship, extensive real estate investment experience, and commitment to successful deals greatly benefit both the Belrose team and investors  Outside of work, Tom resides in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and indulges in hobbies like golfing, hiking, and playing the guitar. He actively participates in organizations such as the Self Storage Mastermind, RaiseMasters Mastermind, and the Oren Klaff Braintrust, demonstrating his enthusiasm for continuous learning and investment. HIGHLIGHTS IN THE SHOW: 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - Tom’s Background 08:38 - Entrepreneurship & Leaving The Corporate World 13:48 - Belrose Storage Group 16:49 - Core Values 20:37 - Value Add Self Storage 23:16 - Contractor Storage 25:00 - RV & Boat Storage 26:35 - Upcoming Deals 27:37 - Development Criteria 30:22 - Current Market 35:41 - Finding Deals 38:51 - Seller Financing 41:44 - Tips For The New Investor 44:25 - Connect With Tom CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Belrosestoragegroup.com linkedin.com/in/tomdunkel https://www.instagram.com/belrosestoragegroup/ CONNECT WITH OUR HOST: Connect with Sean Graham to discuss self-storage syndication investment opportunities at Maven Equities or to sell your self-storage facility without a broker. https://www.mavenequities.com/ https://www.mavenstorage.com/ http://www.mavensuccess.com/ Linktr.ee/seangraham ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on social media @the.gentle.art.of.crushing.it Listen, like, subscribe, comment: http://thegentleartofcrushingit.com/