EP690: The Nuts And Bolts Of Investing In The Self-Storage Space

Today, we'll showcase my recent interview on Brandon Barnes' show as I share my pivot from wholesaling to self-storage, the power of relationships, plus vital tips that newbies should know about. If you want a better view of this investment strategy, I'll also dive into deal technicalities, so tune into this episode to learn more!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Benefits and opportunities that self-storage investing offers Simple strategies for finding great storage deals and underwriting them Helpful advice in closing a deal with seller financing Key metrics to look out for that will show the potential of a facility Wholesaling tactics that you can apply as a self-storage investor   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Extra Space Storage  CubeSmart Data Axle USA The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition by Bob Burg and John David Mann | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback   TWEETABLES "If you want to scale, don't go alone. Find the right people."-Alex Pardo "Make sure that you're dealing with the right type of person that you actually want to put on your list for future opportunities." - Brandon Barnes   ABOUT BRANDON BARNES Brandon Barnes is the Founder of Mighty Estates, LLC, and the Owner-Operator of the REI Live! Atlanta meetup group. After his exit from a successful career in corporate America and entering the wholesaling industry, he quickly scaled his real estate investing company by firing himself & focusing on Team Building & Networking. His Team now facilitates the acquisition and sale of 50+ single-family residential homes annually and is continuing to grow. Brandon holds a degree in management from the Krannert School of Management with a concentration in operations, a Minor in German, and an Entrepreneurship Certificate from Purdue University. He was born near Chicago and raised in Stone Mountain. Brandon enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 kids in his free time. He also enjoys sharing his expertise and coaching students to take action and make money in real estate!   CONNECT WITH BRANDON LinkedIn: Brandon Barnes  Podcast: Send More Offers Real Estate Show (missed link)   ASCEND   Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life, Tomorrow, Live It Today! How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life:   🔊 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE TO THE FLIP EMPIRE SHOW (PODCAST) on Apple Podcasts ▶︎ https://www.flipempire.com/podcast   📺 SUBSCRIBE TO ALEX PARDO'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ▶︎ https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo 🚀 How To Grow Your Business, Expand Your Impact, and Experience Your Perfect Life Don't Wait To Enjoy Your Life Tomorrow, Live It Today ▶︎ https://www.AscendYourSuccess.com/   FOLLOW ALEX ON:   ★ INSTAGRAM → http://instagram.com/alexpardo25 ★ FACEBOOK → https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15 ★ LINKEDIN → https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-pardo ★ YOUTUBE → https://www.youtube.com/alexpardo ★ TIKTOK → https://www.tiktok.com/@alexpardo25    ASK ALEX A QUESTION:   Have a question you want to feature in an upcoming Flip Empire Show? Head over to the Ask Alex page, and record your question. We've made it super easy for you, so let us know what challenges you are having, and Alex will answer them personally!