America is seeing a financial instability that has not been experienced in 40 years. Should you sit out buying a storage facility during this period of uncertainty? That’s the topic we’re going to explore in-depth in this Self-Storage University podcast. Since your financial future hangs in the balance, it’s an issue that every investor should consider.

We all heard about self-storage buyers who would buy properties in major markets at low cap rates in recent years – often at cap rates just slightly above interest rates. 4% was a common theme, and that was based on a 3.75% mortgage. But those same buyers are in big trouble right now, and will likely either lose their properties in the years ahead or never hit any type of meaningful return on investment.

Many of the best self-storage deals come from cold-calling potential sellers. Yet many people find this simple technique stressful and awkward. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some tips on how to make cold-calling a pleasurable experience to better launch you deal flow.

Many buyers think of a self-storage facility investment as being something in the millions of dollars. In the heart of the city that’s typically true. But if you look at storage properties in suburban and exurban markets you’ll find that storage facilities come in all types of shapes, sizes and price points. And that means that adding a storage property to your portfolio is attainable. So would that be a good decision for you? Here are some things to think about.

The competition can be fierce in the heart of the city, with self-storage facility prices that often make no sense as an investor. But that does not mean you have to sit out the current environment. A better alternative is to venture farther out, where the competition is lesser and the profitability is higher. But how can you tackle this larger territory and when have you pushed too far out? That’s the topic of this Self-Storage University podcast.