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How to Buy Your First Self Storage Facility (and Why You Should) | Scott Meyers

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Jul 24, 2025
Scott Meyers, an expert in self-storage investing and founder of Self Storage Investing, shares insights on transitioning from traditional rentals to the self-storage sector. He discusses why self-storage is a low-risk investment with the lowest loan default rates in real estate. Listeners learn how to evaluate facilities, understand startup costs, and utilize tech-driven marketing strategies. Scott emphasizes the potential for passive income through syndication and the benefits of acquiring existing properties over starting new ones. A must-listen for aspiring investors!
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ANECDOTE

Scott's Shift to Self-Storage

  • Scott Meyers switched to self-storage after fatigue with rental properties and tenant issues.
  • He found self-storage simpler, yielding better cash flow without tenant headaches.
ADVICE

Start Buying, Then Develop

  • Beginners should buy existing self-storage facilities to learn historical and market data.
  • Development projects are rewarding but involve higher risk and require experience.
ADVICE

Manageable Portfolio Growth

  • Target storage facilities within a two-hour drive for manageability and marketing.
  • Aim for positive cash flow of roughly $10,000 per month per facility as a benchmark.
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