In this special episode, we welcome our very first guest—Michael Bailey, a commercial airline pilot turned RV storage developer. Fresh off building his first facility in Cameron Park, California, Michael shares the raw, real-life journey of starting 1776 RV Storage from scratch. From zoning and CEQA hurdles to financing, permitting delays, and construction curveballs, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to bring a storage project to life. If you're thinking about getting into RV or self-storage investing, this is a must-listen packed with insights, lessons learned, and plenty of "good, bad, and ugly" moments.