EP16: The Complete Guide - 16 Methods for Finding Hidden Storage Deals (Part 5)

Some of the best storage deals you'll ever find aren't on LoopNet, in a broker's inbox, or even listed anywhere at all. They're hiding in plain sight, tucked behind a Dollar General, spotted on Google Maps, or sitting right in front of someone else who just doesn't know what they're looking at. In this episode, Alex Pardo continues his 6-part series on the 16 proven methods for finding off-market storage deals. This is Part 5, where Alex reveals three creative strategies you can put to work immediately: "flying for dollars" on Google Maps, the Dollar General hack, and how to build an army of property finders to send you deals. These methods are all about speed, leverage, and using other people and tools to multiply your results. You'll Learn How To: Use "flying for dollars" on Google Maps to spot mom-and-pop storage facilities Train virtual assistants or even your kids to help you build a steady deal pipeline Leverage the Dollar General hack to uncover hidden opportunities in small markets Recruit property finders, mail carriers, contractors, even friends, to send you leads Use simple tools like DealMachine or Google Sheets to organize and track your pipeline What You'll Learn in This Episode: [00:00] Why the best storage deals are often hiding in plain sight [01:00] Recap of the first 12 strategies in the series [04:00] Strategy #13: Flying for dollars with Google Maps + VA training [10:00] Spotting faded signs and gravel driveways as buying signals [11:00] Strategy #14: The Dollar General hack and why it works [15:00] How to gamify deal finding with your family [16:00] Strategy #15: Building an army of property finders bird dogs [18:00] Tools like DealMachine and simple Google Forms to track leads [19:00] Incentives that keep property finders motivated and bringing you deals [20:00] How Storage Wins members are applying these strategies successfully Who This Episode Is For: New storage investors looking for practical, low-cost ways to find their first deal Operators who want more deal flow without burning money on expensive marketing Anyone who wants to uncover hidden opportunities before the competition ever sees them Why You Should Listen: This episode gives you three powerful but overlooked ways to find deals quickly, even in competitive markets. Instead of waiting for overpriced broker listings, you'll learn how to create your own pipeline of opportunities—so you can buy facilities with less competition and more upside. Follow Alex Pardo here: Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/ Alex Pardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/ Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/