by Mark Helm | Feb 18, 2022 | Practices to Develop for Self Storage Entrepeneurs
This is the second episode in a series titled Practices for Self Storage Entrepreneurs to Develop Series. Given how fast we have to move to control storage opportunities in today’s world, I think a few ideas on best practices could be helpful. In last...
by Mark Helm | Feb 12, 2022 | Practices to Develop for Self Storage Entrepeneurs
Practice One: Specialize…Don’t Diversify The investment world tells us to diversify, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. I guess that’s good advice if you are a passive investor. However, I am very leery of “investment advisors,” who...
by Mark Helm | Jan 28, 2022 | Back to Basics Series 2021-2022
I believe that getting in self storage is no different than anything else in life. Those who are successful today at getting in or growing their business are those who will take action. The specific knowledge and actions required in self storage may be different from...
by Mark Helm | Jan 21, 2022 | Buy Self Storage
Let me introduce you to Fred (not his real name). When we connected on a phone call to see if the Bootcamp training was right for him, he had a residential real estate background. He owned a residential real estate brokerage company and a few residential investment...
by Mark Helm | Jan 15, 2022 | Back to Basics Series 2021-2022, Buy Self Storage
Let me introduce you to Jim (not his real name). When Jim and I connected, he had invested in houses and apartments, had had some success, but thought self storage would be a better use of his time. He wanted to get away from all the management issues involved in...
