How to Convert a Warehouse into Self-Storage with Mark Helm

01/13/21 • 27 min

In This Episode:

Why self-storage is a great investment
What is a self-storage conversion
Where to look for conversion opportunities
How investors can get started in self-storage

Guest Info:

Mark Helm is the author of Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage, a long-time self-storage investor, and host of the Mark Helm YouTube channel. He is close to achieving his goal of owning a portfolio of self-storage properties worth over $60 million. His YouTube channel has over 200 videos on every topic related to self-storage investing.
Contact Info:

Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhelmccim/
Mark’s Website: http://creatingwealththroughselfstorage.com/
Mark’s YouTube Channel: click here

Resources our Guest Recommends:
Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage by Mark Helm
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:

Why self-storage is a great investment
What is a self-storage conversion
Where to look for conversion opportunities
How investors can get started in self-storage

Guest Info:

Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhelmccim/
Mark’s Website: http://creatingwealththroughselfstorage.com/
Mark’s YouTube Channel: click here

Resources our Guest Recommends:
Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage by Mark Helm
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

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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Previous Episode

How a Cost Segregation Saves Self Storage Investors Taxes with Yonah Weiss

In This Episode:

What is cost segregation and why does it matter?
How do self-storage investors benefit?
How does it reduce tax liability?
What should you consider before requesting a cost segregation analysis?

Guest Info:
Yonah Weiss is known as the Cost Segregation King. He has appeared on 100+ podcasts talking about the tax savings of cost segregation studies, and now he’s on The Storage Investor Show to share how cost segregation benefits self-storage investors. Yonah is the host of The Weiss Advice podcast where he connects his audience with experts in real estate, business, and beyond.
Contact Info:

Weiss Advice Podcast: https://www.yonahweiss.com/podcast
Yonah’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/

Resources our Guest Recommends:
This interview was recorded before I started asking my guests for recommended resources. You can always reach out to Yonah if you want to ask him!
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

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
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Next Episode

Selling 66 Facilities for $600 Million with Chris Harris

In This Episode:

Chris’ background and how he got into self-storage
How they decide what markets to invest in
Why they don’t do development
How they source deals

Guest Info:
Chris Harris is the CEO of Store Space Self Storage where he leads acquisitions, investor relations, and strategy. Chris was pivotal in the sale of the iStorage portfolio for over $600 million. Now he’s built a team and is on the hunt for more deals.
Contact Info:

Chris’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisstorespace/
Store Space Website: https://www.storespace.com/

Resources our Guest Recommends:
Scaling Up by Verne Harnish
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

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