Self Storage Income

311. First Investment? Why You Should Buy a Self Storage Facility


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With so many investment options—single-family homes, duplexes, the stock market—it’s easy to overlook self storage. But the truth is that a self storage facility is one of the best first investments, and you’re about to find out why. Whether you’re just starting your investing journey or looking to diversify your portfolio, storage could be a supercharger for your wealth. 

 

In this episode, AJ and Conner break down why you don’t need to “work your way up” to self storage investing. What if we told you that these facilities offer better cash flow, more tenant diversification, and even lower barriers to entry in many cases—all for the same cost as a regular rental property? Even better: tenants aren’t calling you about backed-up toilets in the middle of the night!

 

Self storage is one of the lowest-defaulting assets in the US, meaning it’s much more profitable and less risky than you probably think. We get into the advantages these facilities have over residential real estate, as well as how direct investments compare to public markets (like stocks). We’ll also discuss the massive value-add opportunities that institutional investors are leaving to you, the small investor!

 

What you’ll learn in today’s show:

  • Why a self storage facility is one of the best first investments in 2025
  • How to buy a self storage facility for even less money than a single-family home
  • Why self storage gives you higher returns with less risk than many other investments
  • The small, value-add facilities institutional investors overlook (and leave to you!)
  • The most common fears and myths about self storage investing (debunked!)
  • Register Now for SSI Live https://www.selfstorageincome.com/live-event 

    🌳 Work with someone experienced in self storage loans at Live Oak Bank! https://www.liveoakbank.com/business-loans/self-storage/

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