EP28: How to Know If a Storage Deal Actually Makes Sense Before You Commit

Nov 6, 2025

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Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution Framework, a step-by-step system for analyzing and acting on self-storage deals with confidence. He shares how to evaluate markets, check the numbers, calculate returns, and make offers that stand out. Through real examples and clear breakdowns, Alex helps you move from hesitation to action and understand what truly makes a deal profitable.

You'll Learn How To:

Analyze a deal quickly with accuracy
Evaluate markets and identify warning signs
Calculate net operating income, cap rates, and returns
Build credibility with brokers and sellers
Move from analysis to confident action

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

[00:00] Why good deals die between interest and action
[01:00] The complete Storage Wins execution framework
[03:00] Breaking fear and analysis paralysis in decision-making
[05:00] How preparation builds confidence and speed
[07:00] Quick triage: judging a deal's market and location
[10:00] Fast back-of-the-napkin deal analysis
[13:00] Spotting red flags before making an offer
[17:00] Understanding DSCR and bank financing requirements
[20:00] Crafting strong LOIs that sellers say yes to
[25:00] Winning through clarity, confidence, and consistent action

Who This Episode Is For:

New investors who want to verify good deals
Action takers ready to stop overanalyzing
Storage buyers who want a reliable evaluation system

Why You Should Listen Speed creates results, but clarity builds confidence. Alex reveals how preparation turns confusion into certainty so you can evaluate and close deals with assurance. The best investors do not hope a deal works—they know it does.

Follow Alex Pardo here:

Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/
Alex Pardo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alexpardo15
Alex Pardo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpardo25
Alex Pardo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexPardo
Storage Wins Website: https://storagewins.com/

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