Is Self-Storage Your Next Big Investment? w/ Joe Downs

Is self-storage your next big investment? Today, I’m joined by Joe Downs, a lifelong entrepreneur with ventures across securities, mortgages, hospitality, and real estate. He’s a co-founder of Belrose Group, a trusted partner for self-storage active and passive investments. He's known for spotting niches within niches and exploring lesser-known industries. In our insightful interview, Joe shares a glimpse into how the self-storage industry has changed over the last couple of years, why right now is the best time to invest in self-storage, and which opportunities are the most promising in the coming years. Tune in! Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 02:41 How Joe made his first dollar as a kid 07:05 Transition to real estate 17:03 Current opportunities in the self-storage industry 22:22 Why now is the best time to buy self-storage 33:42 Future plans and investment strategies 40:35 Top 5 investing tips 44:00 Recap and outro Additional resources: ➡️ Learn more about Joe Downs:• Website: https://belrosegrp.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-downs-7990851/ ➡️ Visit https://reedgoossens.com/ and:• Invest passively in multifamily real estate • Get FREE access to my 100% Passive Real Estate Investment Masterclass• Take a look at my portfolio• Get FREE multifamily real estate resources ➡️ Follow me on social media:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reed-goossens-b2a6a933/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reedgoossens/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reed.goossens/ ➡️ Subscribe to my podcast: • YouTube: @ReedGoossensREI • Apple: https://apple.co/44MiDN7 • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/45fVIcR • Stitcher: https://bit.ly/3OHHJqJ • Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/investing-in-the-us —Investing in the U.S. is a podcast for real estate investors and entrepreneurs who want to break into the U.S. market and grow their wealth!Follow so you never miss an episode!