The Storage Investor Show Kris Bennett

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In This Episode:
How self storage and mobile home parks complement one anotherWhere 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:
How do you find a small, out-of-state self-storage facility?How self-storage differs from multifamilyHow traditional metrics don’t apply in small markets?Why should you think twice before replacing a manager?
Guest Info:
Jason Polanco is the founder of Boxd In Properties and he recently closed a 53-unit facility near the smoky mountains of NC. He lives out of state in the Chicago suburbs, and work in sales full-time for a national tech real estate company. How does he run his small facility from such a distance? Find out in this episode!

Contact Info:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-polanco-chi/Email address is at the end of the episode
Resources our Guest Recommends:
Growing Wealth in Self Storage by AJ OsborneAny biography of finance/business titans like Rockefeller or Carnegie
About The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage deals.Active investors will learn how to do more deals in less time while avoiding big mistakes.Passive investors will learn how to qualify deals and evaluate sponsors.
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In This Episode:
Self-storage management, operations, marketingHow to determine the skill of managersWhat 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 ClearThe Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, Mike ChamberlinAbout The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage dealsACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakesPASSIVE 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-upHow to asset manage properlyHow to pre-lease your facilityGuest 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 GogginsAnything by Simon SinekThe Self-Storage Association
About The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage dealsACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakesPASSIVE 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 marketsHow to account for risk in rural marketsWhat 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 CookBiggerPockets (set a keyword search for “self storage”)
About The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage dealsACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakesPASSIVE 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 investingHow to find dealsHow 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 KiyosakiBarbarians at the Gate by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar
About The Storage Investor Show:
This show is about finding, funding, and closing self-storage dealsACTIVE investors will learn how to close self-storage deals and avoid mistakesPASSIVE investors will learn how to qualify deals, markets, and self-storage sponsors