The Storage Investor Show

If you underwrite or operate self-storage, Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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Ready to break free from the saturated self-storage market? Hunt Rose, Investments Director and Partner at TrueCore, reveals why Class B industrial properties are creating incredible opportunities for savvy investors right now.

The secret lies in the fundamentals: while developers are flooding markets with new self-storage facilities (one market Hunt discusses has over 400,000 square feet under construction!), Class B industrial buildings face virtually zero new competition. These older, infill properties serve essential business needs with flexible configurations, creating a supply-demand imbalance that's driving steady rent growth and appreciation.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
As Director of Investments and a co-founding TruCore partner, Hunt oversees investments, financial underwriting, due diligence, and assists in origination of new investment opportunities and strategic company direction. 

Trucore website: https://trucoreinvestments.com/
Connect with Hunt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunt-rose-9229694b/

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If you underwrite or operate self-storage, Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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Securing the right financing for your self-storage investment could mean the difference between a thriving asset and a stalled project. In this eye-opening conversation with Adam Karnes, VP at BS Group specializing in self-storage debt financing, we explore the realities of today's lending landscape and what it means for your next deal.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Adam Karnes is VP at The BSC Group and can help you with your storage financing needs.

The BSC Group website: https://www.thebscgroup.com/
Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/adamkarnes/

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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If you underwrite or operate self-storage, Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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Join host Kris Bennett on the Storage Investor Show as he chats with James McLean from Radius Plus and Tyler Sellers from Cactus about an innovative collaboration set to transform the self-storage industry.

Discover how Radius Plus provides real-time market intelligence for self-storage across North America, while Cactus offers a powerful underwriting platform.

Learn how their integration aims to streamline the underwriting process, making it more efficient and accurate for investors and operators.

The discussion covers the features and benefits of this partnership, including the potential to replace Excel with more reliable data extraction and analysis. 

Whether you're a seasoned self-storage investor or new to the industry, this episode offers valuable insights into making informed investment decisions.

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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Radius Plus is the industry’s leading market intelligence platform, providing the most comprehensive data and analytical tools for deep-diving into self-storage location intelligence.

Book a demo using this link

Or visit www.radiusplus.com to find out more.

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In this episode of the Storage Investor Show, Kris Bennett explains the importance and effectiveness of using direct mail letters to find off-market deals in the self-storage and real estate sectors.

He outlines the advantages of targeting off-market deals, such as avoiding competition and dealing directly with sellers. Kris provides a step-by-step guide on crafting a compelling letter, including introducing yourself, being credible, respectful, and offering multiple closing options.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Kris, founder of Bennett Investments, acquires Class B self-storage and small bay industrial properties. Since 2021, he’s closed $130M+ in deals. He hosts The Storage Investor Show and speaks at UNC. 

Follow him @thekrisbennett or storageinvestorshow.com and bennettinvestments.com

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
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Radius Plus is the industry’s leading market intelligence platform, providing the most comprehensive data and analytical tools for deep-diving into self-storage location intelligence.

Book a demo using this link

Or visit www.radiusplus.com to find out more.

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Welcome to the Storage Investor Show with your host, Kris Bennett. In this episode, we focus on the Southeast self storage market, exploring hot markets, trends, and strategies for 2025.

Discover which markets are showing strength, with insights on Tampa, Raleigh Durham, and Nashville. Learn about markets facing challenges like Atlanta, Orlando, and Charlotte, and get tips on where to invest your money. 

Plus, hear about the latest data from Yardi Matrix and actionable steps for self storage investors. Subscribe for more insights and strategies!

ABOUT THE GUEST
Kris, founder of Bennett Investments, acquires Class B self-storage and small bay industrial properties. Since 2021, he’s closed $130M+ in deals. He hosts The Storage Investor Show and speaks at UNC. 

Follow him @thekrisbennett or storageinvestorshow.com and bennettinvestments.com

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
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Radius Plus is the industry’s leading market intelligence platform, providing the most comprehensive data and analytical tools for deep-diving into self-storage location intelligence.

Book a demo using this link

Or visit www.radiusplus.com to find out more.

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In this episode of the Storage Investor Show, Kris Bennett welcomes Kenny Pratt, CEO of Crescendo Storage Management and Crescendo Properties.

Kenny shares his extensive experience in the self-storage industry, starting from the early 2000s.

He discusses the evolution of his business from syndicating deals to focusing solely on self-storage, the strategic acquisition and later sale of a portfolio under the brand Life Storage in 2017, and the subsequent shift towards boutique syndication.

The conversation covers strategies for maximizing storage profits, including effective rate management, tenant protection plans, and ancillary income.

Kenny emphasizes the importance of market demographics and cash flow in making acquisition decisions.

He also touches on financing strategies, segmenting customer bases, and the benefits of having trustworthy partners.

The episode provides a deep dive into the operational and financial aspects of managing and growing a successful self-storage portfolio.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Kenny Pratt has been in self-storage since 2003, previously serving as Director of Operations at Life Storage. In 2017, he co-founded Crescendo Properties and Management, now owning 23 locations and operating 43 with 3M NRSF.

https://propertymanagement.storage/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennypratt/

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

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BBi Constructors provides expert GC and design-build services for self-storage and commercial real estate, delivering projects on time, on budget, and with confidence.

Learn more at: https://bbiconstructors.com/contact/

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In this episode of the Storage Investor Show, host Kris Bennett welcomes Mason Levy, the founder and CEO of Swivl. They discuss Swivl's innovative AI-powered platform designed to enhance customer interactions in the self-storage industry. Mason shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his background in conversational AI to launching Swivl and integrating it with facility management systems. They explore the practical applications of AI in self-storage, from answering customer queries to facilitating rentals and payments, and the potential for technology to drive both cost savings and revenue growth for operators. The conversation also touches on the challenges of building a tech company, funding strategies, and the importance of having a supportive team. Tune in to learn how Swivl is revolutionizing customer engagement in self-storage and how operators can start implementing automation in their facilities.

ABOUT THE GUEST
Mason Levy, CEO of Swivl, is passionate about solving customer problems in the self-storage industry utilizing AI. His team leverages cutting-edge consumer technologies to empower and engage with customers and employees.

https://www.tryswivl.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/masonlevy/

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
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BBi Constructors provides expert GC and design-build services for self-storage and commercial real estate, delivering projects on time, on budget, and with confidence. 

Learn more at: https://bbiconstructors.com/contact/

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Unlock the secrets to mastering your self-storage investments by choosing the right data provider. What if the key to your next successful acquisition or operational strategy is hidden within the right data platform? This episode promises to guide you through the landscape of top-tier providers, such as Yardi Matrix and Radius Plus, to ensure you make well-informed decisions.

ABOUT KRIS
Kris has closed $130M+ in self-storage deals and expanded 200,000+ SF since 2021. He hosts The Storage Investor Show, interviewing industry leaders. A guest speaker at UNC Kenan-Flagler, he helps investors achieve financial goals through storage investing.

Follow him at @thekrisbennett or https://storageinvestorshow.com/ 

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
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BBi Constructors provides expert GC and design-build services for self-storage and commercial real estate, delivering projects on time, on budget, and with confidence. 

Learn more at: https://bbiconstructors.com/contact/

DESCRIPTION
In this detailed video, I walk you through the essential steps to successfully investing in your first self storage deal in 2025. I cover the importance of education, selecting the right investment strategy, establishing criteria, securing financing, and the art of making offers. Also, I share critical mistakes to avoid, drawn from my own experiences in the self storage industry.

ABOUT KRIS
Kris has closed $130M+ in self-storage deals and expanded 200,000+ SF since 2021. He hosts The Storage Investor Show, interviewing industry leaders. A guest speaker at UNC Kenan-Flagler, he helps investors achieve financial goals through storage investing.

Follow him at @thekrisbennett or https://storageinvestorshow.com/ 

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
https://storageinvestorshow.com/newsletter

BBi Constructors provides expert GC and design-build services for self-storage and commercial real estate, delivering projects on time, on budget, and with confidence. 

Learn more at: https://bbiconstructors.com/contact/

DESCRIPTION
In this episode, we dive deep into how Trump’s new tariffs are impacting commercial real estate (CRE) and self-storage investing. Rising construction costs, interest rate uncertainty, and shifting investment strategies—what does it mean for investors? Listen to find out!

ABOUT KRIS
Kris has closed $130M+ in self-storage deals and expanded 200,000+ SF since 2021. He hosts The Storage Investor Show, interviewing industry leaders. A guest speaker at UNC Kenan-Flagler, he helps investors achieve financial goals through storage investing.

Follow him at @thekrisbennett or https://storageinvestorshow.com/ 

BOOK A CACTUS DEMO
Cactus will save you hours per deal with clean comps, rent data, and intuitive analysis tools—all in one sleek platform.

Book a free demo using my link and see why top investors are switching to Cactus: https://www.trycactus.com/

NEWSLETTER
Get tips to help you turn your cash into cash flow with The Storage Investor Show Newsletter
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