Episode 66: How to Build Monthly Cash Flow With Self Storage Units - Bree Hartman

Self-storage is both a business and a commercial real estate investment. You can double down on both and make it more passive with the right systems in place.Joining us in this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast is a self-storage investor and educator, Bree Hartman, to talk about how she built an $8 million self-storage portfolio starting with one deal she found while pregnant with her daughter.Bree shares how she went from working a W-2 job and running a gym to buying self-storage facilities using SBA loans, partnerships, and simple operational systems. She also breaks down why self-storage can become a strong monthly cash flow business when you focus on finding underperforming facilities and adding value over time.This episode gives a practical look into how self-storage investing works. Listen and enjoy!You'll Learn How To:Use SBA loans and partnerships to buy larger assetsCreate recurring monthly cash flow with self-storage unitsBuild systems that make self-storage more passiveFind good storage deals through Google MapsWhat You'll Learn in This Episode:(02:43) If you want to go fast, find a community, and insert yourself(04:30) Building an $8 million self-storage portfolio in under six years(05:57) From W-2 job to entrepreneurship(07:49) Buying a $3.1 million facility while becoming a new mom(10:06) How to make a self-storage facility a successful model?(10:40) Utilizing SBA loans to acquire your first storage facility(12:18) Turning self-storage into a scalable business with systems(14:06) The truth about “passive income” in self-storage investing(15:24) The three-part framework and operations for storage facilities(17:34) Myths surrounding self-storage investing(19:45) Self-storage works as a subscription-based business(21:15) The “7-11” strategy for increasing rental income(24:05) How Bree finds storage deals using Google Maps(30:20) The importance of learning underwriting and market analysis(31:11) “A storage owner can’t say yes to an offer they don’t have in their hands.”(33:23) Deal finding cheat sheet and storage offer calculatorWho This Episode is For:Real estate investors who want to move from traditional real estate investingBusiness owners who want to explore self-storage investingAnyone who wants to build long-term cash flowWhy You Should Listen:Bree keeps the conversation practical and straightforward. She explains how self-storage investing really works without making it sound overly complicated.Connect with Bree Hartman:Website: https://www.selfstorageschool.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bree.TheInvestor Get your storage offer calculator by calling 916-579-7209.Connect with Marcus Crigler:Website: https://beccfo.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7 Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler