EP05: From $0 to $5.1M – My Playbook for No-Money-Down Storage Deals

Think you need a mountain of cash to buy your first storage facility? Think again.

In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down how he acquired over $5.1 million worth of self-storage without using a single dollar of his own money.

You will learn the real strategies behind SBA financing, seller carryback deals, private money partnerships, and even how he got paid $250K just to buy a facility. This episode gives you the blueprint to find, fund, and close deals without draining your bank account. Listen and enjoy!

You’ll Learn How To:

• Find a deal and structure the financing to give you the confidence
• Acquire storage facilities without using your own money
• Leverage SBA loans, seller financing, and private capital creatively
• Build trust with people to get a good financing deal
• Spot and structure win-win deals for all parties

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:17) The #1 limiting belief keeping people out of storage investing (02:10) Case Study #1: 43,000 sq ft in Mississippi using SBA + equity partner (04:02) Self-storage is a business with the benefits of real estate (07:22) Case Study #2: 24,000 sq ft in Florida with 90% seller financing (10:17) Turning the seller into the bank (11:38) A win-win deal for all parties (12:38) Case Study #3: How Alex got paid $250K to buy a facility (14:02) Building instant equity by buying below market value (15:33) The winning formula to buy a self-storage facility without using your own money (16:05) Funding sources beyond banks: Credit unions, community lenders, and more (17:29) Money is abundant if you find the right deal (18:17) The mindset + commitment formula for long-term success

Who This Episode is For:

• New and aspiring storage investors who think they need big capital to start
• Real estate pros looking to transition into self-storage
• Entrepreneurs who want to build cash-flowing assets without heavy upfront costs
• Anyone curious about creative deal structuring in commercial real estate

Why You Should Listen:

If lack of funds is the only thing holding you back from getting into self-storage, this episode will break your belief. It is possible, and Alex proves it with real deals, exact financing structures, and actionable steps you can take today.

Follow Alex Pardo here:

• Alex Pardo Website: https://alexpardo.com/
• Aex 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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