Storage Investor Nation Podcast

What is a deal flow funnel, why it's important, and how you can't scale your business without it. Kris Bennett covers these topics and more in this week's episode.

Kris Bennett of PassiveInvesting.com shares the three mistakes he has made in self-storage investing. These are not general, abstract thoughts on what he could have done more to become a better investor and person but concrete things that he should have done better to accelerate his storage investing business’ growth. He discusses things like taking a hands-off approach to management, neglecting social media posting and podcasting, and not doing enough negotiation training. Stay tuned for the good stuff!

Kris Bennett of PassiveInvesting.com discusses how to analyze a market to buy or build self-storage. Kris walks us through the essential factors that shape a market's potential for lucrative self-storage investments. Kris explains how population growth, household incomes, and job growth are important indicators for a successful self-storage business. Learn how to evaluate supply and demand and get practical tips on reading vacancy rates and pricing for units in your target market. But the analysis doesn't stop there. Kris introduces the concept of the four D's—death, divorce, downsizing, and dislocation—as interesting yet limited factors in understanding storage demand. Tune in now and learn how to analyze the market! 

In this episode, Kris talks about resources you can use to review deals, why you should use storage experts, why population growth is important, and much more.

In this episode, Andrew Keel shares his tactics for raising capital for real estate syndications. Andrew has experience with both storage and mobile home parks and just completed his most recent raise of $3 million from his investor list--an amazing accomplishment! Dive in to learn how to raise capital for your next deal. Visit www.keelteam.com to connect with Andrew.

In this episode, Andrew Kelly covers the five critical reports you need to review when acquiring a self-storage facility and several tips on how to have a high-performing site. If you need storage consulting services, you can reach Andrew at https://www.sierraselfstorageconsulting.com/

The first 10 listeners who reach out to Andrew and mention this episode will receive 1 hour of storage consulting for free!

In this episode, Kris interviews Sam Morris, CEO of Sunset Capital. They cover how he went from banker to entrepreneur, the most important aspect of being a CEO, and the recent deal they closed with seller financing, paper records, and rents 50% below market!

In this episode, Kris Bennett of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Mark Poole, Director of Operations at Liberty Investment Properties, to talk about Mark’s self-storage management strategies. Mark discusses everything you want to know about leasing up a storage location, how to handle lease-up stalls, ECRIs: what are they and how they affect you, rent concessions, and much more.

Kris Bennett of PassiveInvesting.com interviews Amy Bix, President of Toy Storage Nation, and Devin Beasley, Executive Director at Cushman Wakefield. In this episode, we cover the growth of boat and RV storage investing, how it's different from traditional self-storage, and what makes a class-A facility. We also discuss Toy Storage Nation and how their workshops equip investors to succeed in boat and RV investing and development.

Use code "Passive" for $200 off your registration for the upcoming Fort Meyers Workshop, December 1, 2024. Website Toy Storage Nation | Boat & RV Self Storage News | Storage Facility Investor & Owner Trends: https://toystoragenation.com/

Cushman & Wakefield Releases RV & Boat Storage National Industry Overview - Toy Storage Nation: https://toystoragenation.com/2023/10/09/rv-boat-storage-national-industry-overview/

Fort Myers December 1 Executive Workshop: https://web.cvent.com/event/cc0c0da6-0566-4006-88c5-bbcc9ef88eaf/summary

Membership - Toy Storage Nation: https://toystoragenation.com/membership-page/

Kris Bennett of PassiveInvesting.com talks about the essential factors that every beginner should consider in self-storage investing. He opens with the pivotal aspects of development and acquisitions in the self-storage world. Exploring topics such as location, population growth, income levels, and facility size, he sets the stage for what to look for in a promising investment. With an engaging and relatable approach, Kris reminds us why it's crucial to pay attention to the economic heartbeat of an area, ensuring that the demand for storage space aligns with the population's growth. Tune in and join us as we learn from the expert himself and get ready to start your self-storage journey with confidence.