<p>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.</p>

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.

First Facility, Real Lessons: How One Pilot Took on Self Storage

The Good, Bad, & the Ugly of Self Storage is a real-world podcast about self storage investing, development, and management, hosted by father-son duo Michael and Dylan Cunningham. Whether you're a real estate investor exploring the self-storage industry for the first time or a seasoned professional looking to scale your portfolio, this show is packed with value. 

Each episode covers the practical side of the business—from buying your first self storage property, to building facilities, managing operations, marketing, using the latest technology, and everything in between. If you're interested in real estate investing, passive income, or building wealth through self storage ownership, you'll find expert insights, honest stories, and actionable advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and thrive in this rapidly growing industry - without the trial and error. Plus, hear from industry pros shaping the future of self-storage.

🚀 Subscribe now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and join us as we explore the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly side of self storage.

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The Good, Bad, & the Ugly of Self Storage is a real-world podcast about self storage investing, development, and management, hosted by father-son duo Michael and Dylan Cunningham. Whether you're a real estate investor exploring the self-storage industry for the first time or a seasoned professional looking to scale your portfolio, this show is packed with value. Each episode covers the practical side of the business—from buying your first self storage property, to building facilities, managing operations, marketing, using the latest technology, and everything in between. If you're interested in real estate investing, passive income, or building wealth through self storage ownership, you'll find expert insights, honest stories, and actionable advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and thrive in this rapidly growing industry - without the trial and error. Plus, hear from industry pros shaping the future of self-storage. 🚀 Subscribe now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and join us as we explore the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly side of self storage.

The Good, Bad, &amp; the Ugly of Self Storage is a real-world podcast about self storage investing, development, and management, hosted by father-son duo Michael and Dylan Cunningham. Whether you're a real estate investor exploring the self-storage industry for the first time or a seasoned professional looking to scale your portfolio, this show is packed with value. 

Each episode covers the practical side of the business—from buying your first self storage property, to building facilities, managing operations, marketing, using the latest technology, and everything in between. If you're interested in real estate investing, passive income, or building wealth through self storage ownership, you'll find expert insights, honest stories, and actionable advice to help you avoid costly mistakes and thrive in this rapidly growing industry - without the trial and error. Plus, hear from industry pros shaping the future of self-storage.

🚀 Subscribe now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and join us as we explore the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly side of self storage.

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