The Storage Investor Show

In This Episode:

• How self storage and mobile home parks complement one another
• Where do institutional investors look for deals?
• What kinds of self-storage deals do institutional investors target?

Guest Info:
Ryan Smith is the co-manager of multiple investment funds, specializing in investing in mobile home parks and self-storage assets representing more than 25,000 units in more than 25 states. Ryan currently serves on the Young Life College – UCF board and is a member of the Advisory Board for the National Christian Foundation’s Orlando chapter. Ryan lives in Orlando with his wife and four children.
Contact Info:
Ryan’s Website: https://www.ElevationFund.com
Resources our Guest Recommends:
Right Away and All at Once by Greg Brenneman
About The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals. We interview the best in the business from acquisitions and development, to management and operations, from small groups to institutional funds, we cover all aspects of self-storage investing!
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In This Episode:

• Self-storage management, operations, marketing
• How to determine the skill of managers
• What can vacancy rates tell you about management?

Guest Info:
Rick is one of 3 co-founders of Atomic Storage Group. He is a former owner/operator of several Class A facilities and played a key role in tripling his company’s locations and running their third party management operations. Prior to co-founding Atomic Storage Group, Rick served as Vice President of Management and Development at Easy Storage Solutions, where he began their consulting and third-party management division. Rick is a frequently sought out keynote speaker, has authored many articles and blogs for the storage industry.
Contact Info:

• Rick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/storagerick/
• Rick’s Website: https://www.atomicstoragegroup.com/

Resources our Guest Recommends:

• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, Mike Chamberlin

About The Storage Investor Show:

• This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals
• ACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakes
• PASSIVE investors will learn how to qualify deals, markets, and self-storage sponsors

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In This Episode:

• How operations affect self-storage lease-up
• How to asset manage properly
• How to pre-lease your facility

Guest Info:
Mark Poole is the Director of Operations for Liberty Investment Properties based in Orlando, Florida. He currently runs the self-storage division, which operates throughout the Southeast. Mark is an active member and contributor to the industry and has served as the Past Chair for the Young Leaders Group (YLG) and the 2017-2019 President of the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA).
Contact Info:

• Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewwagner/
• Mark’s Website: https://https://www.libertyprop.com

Resources our Guest Recommends:

• Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
• Anything by Simon Sinek
• The Self-Storage Association

About The Storage Investor Show:

• This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals
• ACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakes
• PASSIVE investors will learn how to qualify deals, markets, and self-storage sponsors

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In This Episode:

• How to find self-storage deals in rural markets
• How to account for risk in rural markets
• What makes rural markets attractive for self-storage investors

Guest Info:
Founded in 2007 on only $5,000 and a persistent, aggressive, and diligent entrepreneurial spirit, Mike’s real estate companies now own and operate over $5 million in real estate, generating almost $500,000 in annual revenue. Over the years, Mike has learned that life is far better when you master your money instead of unconsciously letting your money master you. It’s Mike’s mission to lead others toward a life of freedom by redefining what success looks like.
Contact Info:

• Mike’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikewwagner/
• Mike’s Website: https://www.thestoragerebellion.com/
• Mike’s Facebook: search for @storagerebellion

Resources our Guest Recommends:

• Lifeonaire by Steve Cook
• BiggerPockets (set a keyword search for “self storage”)

About The Storage Investor Show:

• This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals
• ACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakes
• PASSIVE investors will learn how to qualify deals, markets, and self-storage sponsors

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In This Episode:

• Transitioning to full-time self-storage investing
• How to find deals
• How to know what properties make sense

Guest Info:
Brent Wright hails from a deep corporate background and is skilled in business planning, sales, management, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and start-ups. In his role as President and Co-Founder of Pamlico, Brent utilizes his business background to source deals, underwrite locations, and source equity for their growing self-storage portfolio. Brent has a B.S. from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with an emphasis in Business Development and Entrepreneurship.
Contact Info:

• Brent’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-wright-31583415/
• Brent’s Website: http://www.pamlicoinvest.com/

Resources our Guest Recommends:

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• Barbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar

About The Storage Investor Show:

• This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals
• ACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakes
• PASSIVE investors will learn how to qualify deals, markets, and self-storage sponsors

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