Self Storage Investing

Send us a textIn this episode, Dean Rogers shares how he became a real estate investor and took a significant shift in his career in search of freedom. Dial in to learn about finding the best wholesale and fix-and-flip deals and why you should start getting into the self-storage space. Tune in and develop yourself for tremendous success!WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy you should nurture your interest in real estateThe power of having grit and making the most out of itWhat makes self-storage better than multifamily investingAdvantages of seller financing in today’s marketThe primary benefit of self-storage investingABOUT DEAN ROGERSDean Rogers began his career in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers. Dean soon realized that if he kept playing, his health would be at stake. After walking away from the NFL, he has been in the real estate industry since 2013, leading him to build a successful business in California. Since then, Dean has flipped and wholesaled hundreds of houses and has a rental portfolio of eight figures. He is passionate about real estate and helping others learn how to build wealth and freedom. In 2022, Dean created The Wholesaling Playbook to provide a resource for others that want to take their real estate investing business to the next level. The Playbook shows step-by-step proven systems and best practices that we are using in our active 7 Figure business.CONNECT WITH DEANWebsite: Dean RogersPodcast: The Dean Rogers ShowInstagram: @deanrogersrealestateYoutube: Dean RogersTiktok: @deanrogersrealestateEmail: dean@deanrogers.comCONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textToday, you’ll know why self-storage is a data-driven industry and how to seize the best opportunities with Drew Dolan. Start listening to learn more about how he manages his funds and investments, the value of risk mitigation, and why mistakes are essential to your overall success. Check this episode!WHAT TO LISTEN FOREffects of having new investors entering the self-storage industryHow you should look at your investments and become a good investorWhy it’s important to be cautious and knowledgeable about business risks2 things to add to your criteria for selecting team membersWhat you need to implement to find success in self-storageABOUT DREW DOLANOver his 20-year career in development and construction, Drew has focused on deal structure, debt, and capital procurement and management. He has raised over $500 million and placed over $1 billion in debt for real estate investments. As fund manager and Principal at DXD, Drew created the fund structure, oversaw the capital raise for DXD Self Storage Fund I, which launched in 2020 and exceeded the goal ending with $53 million, and placed $50 million in debt in the first year. Drew has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and New York Times as an expert in the self-storage industry. Previously, Drew was Fund Manager For Titan Development Real Estate Fund I, a $112 million fully-discretionary fund focused on ground-up development.  Before becoming Fund Manager, he was President of Titan Development. Drew is currently a member of YPO, active on his ULI Council, and was formerly on NAIOP's national board. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University. CONNECT WITH DREWWebsite: DXD CapitalCONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textAre you wondering if self-storage investment is still as good as advertised amidst the surging inflation? Let’s look into the data as to how self-storage does in different economic cycles, and Cory Sylvester joins the show to walk us through it. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn what demand drivers are and how to achieve cash flow even at increasing rates!WHAT TO LISTEN FORWays to approach the marketplace in the face of recessionEffects of inflation on the demand for self-storage facilitiesHow you can utilize the third-party management as an investorReasons to go after developmental opportunities in a changing economic cycleWhat high rental rates and square feet per capita means for the self-storage spaceABOUT CORY SYLVESTERCory leads site selection, investment committee, and technology architecture for DXD. His innovative efforts drive the evolving proprietary technology that is core to DXD's differentiation. In addition to participating in the $53 million capital raise, Cory has built out the national real estate development team. He is a founding Principal of Radius+ and is responsible for overseeing the data validation efforts for Radius+'s core datasets. Before founding Radius+, he spent six years investing in technology companies at Columbus Circle Investors and J.P. Morgan Asset Management. He started his career at J.P. Morgan's Investment Bank after graduating with a BA in Economics from Skidmore College.CONNECT WITH CORYWebsite: DXD Capital https://www.dxd.capital/ Website: Radius+ https://radiusplus.com/ Website: Union Realtime LLC https://www.unionrealtime.com/Twitter: @hh1326 https://twitter.com/hh1326CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textAre you paying too many taxes and letting go of your hard-earned profits? If so, check this episode out as Melanie Sikma and Byron McBroom outline seven things you need to be aware of for your financial success! Market crises are nothing if you’re an innovative and strategic investor!WHAT TO LISTEN FORDo you have to pay self-employment tax on passive income?A way to include your children in your own business’ payrollWhat is the “kick the can” tax plan?Walkthrough of the 4 strategies for paying taxesImportant advice on investing your cash despite an inflation RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONEDBizminer https://bizminer.com/ABOUT MELANIE SIKMA AND BYRON MCBROOMMelanie is a tax and financial strategist, IUL specialist, and speaker from Ripon, California. She is the CEO of Abundant Life Services. She is a Business Development Consultant at Measured Results, CPAs. She works with families to understand their finances and small business owners around the United States to minimize their tax bills, maximize their impact, and make their dreams a reality. She is a California State University Chico alumni with a B.S. in Kinesiology. Byron is the founder and President of Measured Results, CPAs. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). He leads the full-service accounting firm, Measured Results, CPAs, which offers a broad range of services for business owners, executives, and independent professionals. Byron loves snowboarding, mountain biking, road biking, and backpacking with friends and family. He is a huge San Francisco Giants fan.CONNECT WITH MELANIE AND BYRONWebsite: Measured Results https://measuredresultscpa.com/Instagram: @melaniesikma https://www.instagram.com/melaniesikma/Calendly: Financial Strategy Session https://calendly.com/abundant-life-services/financial-strategy-session?month=2022-10CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textSelf-storage is the best-performing commercial real estate asset class when it comes to recession resiliency, and Marcus Faller is with us to tell us more about it. Tap in to know the difference between how institutional and retail investors make a move during a market crisis and more reasons to start investing in self-storage now!WHAT TO LISTEN FORWhy more people are interested in self-storage investing recentlyThe important role of a management group in your investing journey3 qualities that build the reputation of Tricore Storage FundAre there still opportunities to get into the self-storage space?The 3 primary advantages of being a self-storage passive investorABOUT MARCUS FALLERMarcus is the Executive Vice President of Tricore Investment Group and a sales/marketing professional with over 20 years of experience exhibiting superior strategic planning and capital development skills with industry leaders (Fortune 50), Wall Street Financial Services Firms and Investment Companies.) He has a broad spectrum of knowledge across a diverse array of businesses. And that allows an ability to garner a distinct talent for developing general business and master plans, building national territories, creating investment programs, and raising capital in Real Estate, Venture Capital, Pre-IPO, Technology, Energy, Biotechnology, Film, and Tax Strategy sectors.CONNECT WITH MARCUS FALLEREmail: mfaller@tricoreig.comPhone: (407) 420-3011CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textThis week, Dutch Mendenhall joins us to reveal how to promote betterment and excellence when leading a team and why it’s vital to uphold your integrity at all times. Find out how to be good at preparing for market crises, making better decisions, and more! This episode is a conversation you don’t want to miss! WHAT TO LISTEN FORKey principles in developing a successful team to work withWhy you need to grasp and figure out your callingHow to prove your integrity as an investor and business ownerThe power of humility in the real estate businessInspiring pieces of advice on your kickstart in self-storage investing ABOUT DUTCH MENDENHALLDutch Mendenhall is the co-founder and CEO of RAD Diversified REIT and currently oversees six Real Estate Investment Funds (REITs). His company has commercial, residential, farming, and construction assets. He was a former baseball coach for the University of San Francisco and later pivoted to the business and real estate industry. He believes in taking care of people first: investors, the team that drives the funds, vendors, contractors, tenants, and many more. In his spare time, Dutch enjoys spending time with his family. His top priorities in life are God, Family, and Health. He has a passion for assisting individuals to achieve the level of financial success that they could only dream of.CONNECT WITH DUTCHWebsite: RAD Diversified https://raddiversified.com/LinkedIn: Dutch Mendenhall https://www.linkedin.com/in/dutchmendenhall/ LinkedIn: RAD Diversified https://www.linkedin.com/company/raddiversified/CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textIn this episode, Chris Long shares his success story in growing a company that offers custom yards and storage spaces for contractors from the ground up. We’ll also chat about the importance of conducting market analysis, why you should trust the process, and believe in the value of your business ideas. Start listening to know more!WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe essential nature of identifying the ideal and perfect avatarWhen is the right time to raise rents for your storage facilitiesHow to select the best markets and the factors to considerWhy it’s a priority to cater to the needs of the local communityHelpful pieces of advice on how to keep going as a real estate investor ABOUT CHRIS LONG Chris is the founder, CEO, and operator of Longyards Storage. He was born and raised in Ottawa, Canada, and had an entrepreneurial vision and mindset at a young age. Before venturing full-time into the real estate industry, he opened Conrad Construction in 2013 and served as a licensed carpenter. The first Longyards storage facility was built in his hometown. After seeing the massive potential of his business, he decided to move to the United States to grow and scale the business and provide storage spaces for more contractors and construction companies.CONNECT WITH CHRISWebsite: Longyards https://longyards.com/Facebook: Longyards Storage https://www.facebook.com/longyards/Email: clong@longyards.comPhone:(941) 278-1995CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textScott Lewis is back on the show and will walk you through how to scale your business with your team effectively and why you should strategically head into a recession. We’ll also chat about decision-making and what makes optionality and flexibility valuable, so listen now ‘coz you don’t want to miss out on this episode!WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe power of being flexible for both great and risky circumstancesBest thing to exercise when bringing in new team membersWhy its recommended to have more than enough cash reservesHow to create lasting relationships with your buyers and sellers A practice that can assist you during market downturns RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDThinking In Bets by Annie Duke | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3qmqPRH & Audiobook https://amzn.to/3qhSN0GAntifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb | Paperback https://amzn.to/3QqB02f & Hardcover https://amzn.to/3AWdvIxLeadership by Doris Kearns Goodwin | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3QoXfFC & Paperback https://amzn.to/3RGXL2S The 4 Disciplines Of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, Jim Huling | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3D1yEUp & Audiobook  https://amzn.to/3KVP2YDABOUT SCOTT LEWIS Scott Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, LLC (SIG). He is responsible for the company's strategic direction and ensuring it aligns with its mission, Improve Lives Through Real Estate. Before Spartan, Scott was a regional sales manager for a biotech firm, had various positions in strategic and project management for the federal government, and was on active duty as an Infantry Officer. He is an Iraqi Freedom Combat Vet and now an active US Army Reserves. Scott has degrees in Chemistry and Marketing, graduating from Michigan State University. He also has an MS in Management from Catholic University and a Certificate in Project Management from Georgetown University.CONNECT WITH SCOTTWebsite: Spartan Investment Group, LLC https://spartan-investors.com/LinkedIn: Scott J. Lewis https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-j-lewis-aa616027/CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textFinding the right sponsor could be risky and complicated for you as a new investor, but we'll have you covered in this episode! We invited Brian Martinez back on the show to guide us with his expertise in evaluating sponsors, building connections, and advice on how to get started in real estate the right way. Tune in and take this opportunity to invest wisely in a changing market environment!WHAT TO LISTEN FORThings investors should consider when looking for the right sponsorWhy sponsors must identify investors’ motivation, goal, and purpose for investingBest advice for people to start investing in real estateThe role of having an online presence in attracting more investorsTips for underwriting deals for self-storage and other asset classesRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDBetter Business Bureau https://www.bbb.org/The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions by Robert Beardsley | Paperback https://amzn.to/3CTuxcLABOUT BRIAN MARTINEZBrian Martinez is the Senior Business Development Representative of NuView Trust Company. Brian began his career in sales and business development with 15 years as a sales coach for a subsidiary of a Fortune 500 company, where he built teams to adapt to new market trends. Brian has since used his industry knowledge to work his way up to his current position as the Retail Sales Manager at NuView Trust – a premier, regulated custodian for self-directed alternative investments. Since working with NuView, Brian has had the privilege of developing new relationships with his clients and referral partners while helping them to continue building their wealth using self-direction. Brian’s passion lies in educating others on the endless investment possibilities afforded by using self-directed accounts and providing individuals with the right tools to get started on their alternative investment journey.CONNECT WITH BRIANEmail: bmartinez@nuviewtrust.com Phone: 407-519-9172CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast.

Send us a textFrom being a medical professional to becoming an active investor in multiple real estate niches and other business ventures, we’ll be talking about what it takes to be on another level of success through real estate investing. Ross Stryker reveals secrets to his accomplishment, the value of taking action as an investor, and why your health should be your top priority. Take this opportunity to learn more, so tune in!WHAT TO LISTEN FORThe reward of joining real estate and mastermind groupsHow taking action and staying persistent could take you further in businessAdvantages of investing and navigating different types of investmentsExisting issues and crises in the housing market and affordable housingAdvice on how to prioritize self-care and focus on good health habitsRESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONEDLife Force by Tony Robbins | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3pzdc12 & Audiobook https://amzn.to/3QHQtfcThe Win-Win Wealth Strategy by Tom Wheelwright | Hardcover https://amzn.to/3caE18P & Audiobook https://amzn.to/3TaIjObWho Ate Lunch With Abraham by Asher Intrater https://amzn.to/3dKLxHNMONEY Master the Game by Tony Robbins https://amzn.to/3dMrOaGABOUT DR. ROSS STRYKERRoss Stryker is a founder and CEO of Smart Asset Opportunities – which helps educate busy small business owners to take charge of their own financial freedom plans. He practiced dentistry and specialized in Orthodontics for over 35 years – 12 of those years were while serving in the US Army – reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and later in private practice where he grew one of the largest single doctor practices in the country. Ross has owned 40+ single-family homes and written two books – one specifically on real estate investing. He has been part of 4 different masterminds and attends additional conferences, seminars, and meetings with elite real estate investors. He knows that unlike wall street where insider information will get you thrown in jail – in real estate investing – that is where the real opportunities can be found. It is not the asset that makes the opportunity work – it’s the people behind the asset. Having participated in a multitude of commercial projects, including Self Storage facilities, mobile home parks, office complexes, ATM purchases, a coffee farm in Panama, apartment complexes, and even a resort in Belize. Ross has invested in and in many cases helped with capital raises on projects worth 10’s millions of dollars. His latest project is StoreEase of Fultondale. CONNECT WITH DR. ROSSWebsite: Smart Asset Opportunities https://www.smartassetopportunities.com/Phone: 417 664 0880CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://www.selfstorageinvesting.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/selfstorageinvestingTwitter: https://twitter.com/SelfStorageGuyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottameyers/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SelfStorageInvestingInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/self_storage_investing/Subscribe so you never miss a NEW episode! Leave us an