{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP41: How Alex Bought His First Two Storage Facilities With Zero Dollars","description":"Think you need tons of cash or a perfect credit score to invest in storage? Think again. In this episode, I share the real stories\u2014and real numbers\u2014of how I bought my first two self-storage facilities using zero dollars out of my own pocket. And I\u2019m not alone. One of my coaching clients, Casey, followed the same roadmap and closed on two storage deals within nine months\u2014both with seller financing and no money down. I walk you through the exact steps I took to find the deals, fund them creatively, and build strong, cash-flowing assets without the headaches of tenants, toilets, and trash. Whether you\u2019re just starting out, feel stuck financially, or think this isn\u2019t possible for you, this episode is going to blow your mind and show you what\u2019s actually doable\u2014even if you\u2019re brand new. &amp;nbsp; You\u2019ll Learn How To:  Fund storage deals without using your own money Tap into seller financing, private lending, and SBA loans Identify and find mom-and-pop owned storage facilities with simple tools Build relationship capital that becomes your most valuable resource Scale without complexity using a proven, repeatable process   What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode:  [2:55] How I transitioned from burnt-out wholesaler to storage investor [5:17] Why storage beats single-family for cashflow and simplicity [7:41] Forced appreciation: how to increase value without waiting on comps [12:20] The power of lien laws vs. long eviction battles in single-family [14:42] Case study #1: My first $0-down deal with $350K raised through relationships [17:05] Case study #2: Seller financing 90% and doubling cashflow potential [19:24] Case study #3: 100% funded by private lenders, sold for a $700K profit [21:51] How to use Google Maps and direct mail to find off-market, mom-and-pop storage deals [26:37] The $150K deal from a letter a seller held onto for 2 years [29:04] Casey\u2019s story: two facilities in nine months, both 100% seller financed   Who This Episode Is For:  Anyone who thinks they need cash or experience to get started Real estate investors looking for more time freedom and less stress Wholesalers and flippers tired of chasing deals every month Beginners ready to take action and buy their first facility   Why You Should Listen: I\u2019ve done it. Casey\u2019s done it. And you can too. This episode is your real-world proof that funding is not your problem\u2014it\u2019s your belief. When you apply relationship capital, creative financing, and the right process, you can buy your first (or next) facility sooner than you think. This episode lays out the blueprint\u2014now you just need to take action. &amp;nbsp; Follow Alex Pardo here:  Alex Pardo Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/alexpardo.com\/ Alex Pardo Facebook:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/alexpardo15 Alex Pardo Instagram:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alexpardo25 Alex Pardo YouTube:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@AlexPardo Storage Wins Website:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/storagewins.com\/&amp;nbsp;   Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/322064908446514\/ ","author_name":"Storage Wins","author_url":"https:\/\/storagewins.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39491335\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196781370"}