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How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start in Self-Storage?

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Start in Self-Storage?

by Mark Helm | Oct 17, 2025 | Getting Started in Self Storage

When I first got started in the self-storage business, you could realistically get in the game with as little as 10% to 15% down if you used SBA financing. That was one of the key advantages of starting...

Self-Storage Startup Checklist – The First 4 Steps to Enter Self-Storage and Most Don’t Start Here

Self-Storage Startup Checklist – The First 4 Steps to Enter Self-Storage and Most Don’t Start Here

by Mark Helm | Sep 26, 2025 | Getting Started in Self Storage

When entering the self-storage business, you are choosing to become an entrepreneur. In other words, you are starting your own business. This may sound like a simple statement, but if you have never been...

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Get Into Self-Storage Today?

How Much Money Do You Really Need to Get Into Self-Storage Today?

by Mark Helm | Nov 15, 2024 | Getting Started in Self Storage

I see a common mistake today as I work with people who are getting into the self-storage business. Especially people getting in their first deal. They will underwrite a deal using the downpayment amount...

Five Reasons Why You  Should Consider Taking the Next Quickstart Academy Self-Storage Bootcamp

by Mark Helm | Mar 1, 2024 | Getting Started in Self Storage

This episode will be more self-promoting than normal, but I will cover material that will be important to you regardless of whether you are joining us in this upcoming QuickStart Self-Storage Boot Camp...

How Much Money Does It Take To Get into Self Storage?

How Much Money Does It Take To Get into Self Storage?

by Mark Helm | Oct 21, 2022 | Getting Started in Self Storage

I get asked many different self storage questions, but this one seems to come up a lot. Here was the exact question: “Hi Mark, …The biggest hurdle I am trying to overcome is determining how much money it...

Case Study of a Student

Case Study of a Student

by Mark Helm | Sep 23, 2022 | Getting Started in Self Storage

Let me tell you about Fred’s (not his real name) story and how he got into self storage. Over the next few episodes, I will interview some previous students and/or tell the story of a few students I have...

Is Self Storage Still a Good Investment for Small Investors Today?

Is Self Storage Still a Good Investment for Small Investors Today?

by Mark Helm | Sep 9, 2022 | Getting Started in Self Storage

I get asked this question a lot today about self storage. “Is it still a good investment for small investors?” Or a question like, “Didn’t I miss when I should have gotten in 20 years ago?” Well, let’s...

Back to Basics Series for Small Investors Getting into Self Storage – Number Four

Back to Basics Series for Small Investors Getting into Self Storage – Number Four

by Mark Helm | Jan 28, 2022 | Back to Basics Series 2021-2022, Getting Started in Self Storage

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...

Back to Basics Series for Small Investors Getting into Self Storage – Number Three

Back to Basics Series for Small Investors Getting into Self Storage – Number Three

by Mark Helm | Jan 21, 2022 | Getting Started in 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...

Back to Basics Series for Small Investor Getting in Self Storage – Number Two

Back to Basics Series for Small Investor Getting in Self Storage – Number Two

by Mark Helm | Jan 15, 2022 | Back to Basics Series 2021-2022, Getting Started in 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...

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