Investing in self-storage assets can provide investors with a stable income stream, diversify their portfolios, and offer opportunities for capital appreciation.

Fernando Angelucci worked at Dow Chemical, a Fortune 50 company, rolling out a flagship product estimated to gross $1B in global revenues. At 23, Fernando left the 9-5 world and started investing in residential real estate by acquiring residential rentals and acquiring, renovating, and selling residential projects. Fernando then went on to build a multi-family rental portfolio spanning the Midwest. In preparation for the next down cycle, Fernando and the team divested from residential real estate to focus on self-storage. Fernando graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013 with a B.A. degree in Technical Systems Management. Fernando currently resides in Chicago, IL.

In this episode, our guest Fernando Angelucci talks about the macroeconomic trends in the U.S. that are driving the demand for self-storage. In addition, he noted that there are some challenges, such as competition from new self-storage facilities and changing consumer behavior due to technological advancements.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EPISODE

1. Fernando’s journey into real estate 00:00 - 4:25

2. Why self-storage 4:25 - 6:42

3. Benefits over other asset classes 6:42 - 12:27

4. Historical trends of self-storage 12:27 - 18:45

5. Effective strategies 18:45 - 29:15

6. Contact Fernando 29:15 - 31:27

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