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EP08: Do You Really Need Experience to Buy Self-Storage Units?

Storage Wins

Release Date: 08/28/2025

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Think you need thousands of dollars in your own pocket to buy a storage facility? Many investors pass on deals because they assume they can’t afford them. The truth is, the right financing strategy can make almost any deal possible. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down how to fund storage deals without using your own cash. He covers SBA loans, seller financing, private money, equity partners, and local banks. You’ll learn the four factors that decide which funding strategy fits your deal, see real examples from Florida and Mississippi, and understand how to structure each deal to close...

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Think you need your own money to buy a storage facility? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve funded every single one of my storage deals without ever using a dime of my own cash. Whether you’re new to the game or ready to scale, this episode gives you the exact financing strategies, mindset shifts, and practical steps to start taking action now—even if your bank account says otherwise. I’m breaking down multiple creative funding methods, from SBA loans and seller financing to private lenders and equity partners. You’ll also hear how to position...

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Are you grinding every day but still not getting any closer to your next storage deal? Most investors don’t fail because they’re lazy, they fail because they spend their time on the wrong things. In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down the exact busy work that keeps new and experienced investors stuck,  and the surprisingly simple actions that actually get deals done. In this episode, Alex pulls real questions from the Storage Wins private community and shows you how to cut through distractions, focus on revenue-generating activity, and finally start making traction. If you’ve been...

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What if I told you there’s a way to make serious money in storage investing before you ever own a facility? In this episode, Alex is pulling back the curtain on what he calls the “hidden cash machine” inside almost every good storage deal—an overlooked opportunity most investors completely miss. Alex will walk you through exactly how he generated six-figure paydays without owning or operating a single storage unit—and how members of Storage Wins community are doing the same. Whether you’re looking to fund your first deal, build cash fast, or learn how to wholesale the right...

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What if the secret to massive success in self-storage, and in life, has nothing to do with strategy and everything to do with heart? In this episode, Alex sits down with Leon Barnes, one of the most connected and respected leaders in real estate, to unpack the mindset, habits, and heart that fueled his incredible journey, from leaving corporate America to building wealth through real estate. Leon reveals how he balances faith, family, and freedom while leading at the highest level inside Collective Genius. You’ll Learn How To: Find clarity in your purpose, and why it’s bigger than money...

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Have you ever told yourself that you cannot start investing in storage because you lack money or time? That belief might be holding you back more than your actual situation. In this episode, Alex Pardo challenges those excuses and shows how you can start building wealth in self storage no matter where you are right now. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo explains how anyone can buy their first storage facility even with a full time job or limited cash. He shares why mindset and resourcefulness matter more than money and how finding the right people can open doors you never thought...

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Ever found a storage deal that looks perfect on paper but you cannot tell if it truly works? Many deals fail between interest and action. The key is not luck or timing but clarity, confidence, and preparation. So how do you know if a deal is worth it? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo walks you through the complete Storage Wins Execution Framework, a step-by-step system for analyzing and acting on self-storage deals with confidence. He shares how to evaluate markets, check the numbers, calculate returns, and make offers that stand out. Through real examples and clear breakdowns,...

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Ever lost a deal because someone else moved faster? In storage investing, speed isn’t about luck, it’s about readiness. The best investors don’t hesitate when opportunity knocks. They act with confidence, clarity, and preparation. So what’s slowing you down? In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo reveals how “speed to lead” separates winning investors from those stuck in hesitation. He breaks down the five foundations of offer readiness, systems, tools, and mindset shifts that let you act fast without chaos. Through real-world stories and coaching insights, Alex shows how...

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What if the freedom you’ve been chasing in real estate is actually just another job in disguise? That’s exactly what happened to Kate Porfilio. After years of running a marketing agency and trying wholesaling, she realized she was still stuck on the hamster wheel, trading time for money and missing the life she wanted to build.   In this episode, Alex Pardo sits down with Kate to unpack how she went from burnout and self-doubt to closing her first self-storage deal, without using any of her own money. You’ll hear her story of courage, community, and consistency, and how...

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What if the deal that could change your entire storage investing journey isn’t even on your radar right now? Too many investors cling so tightly to their buy box that they end up missing incredible opportunities. The truth is, the buy box should guide your focus — not fence you in. Growth happens when you stay open, ask better questions, and take imperfect action. In this episode of Storage Wins, Alex Pardo challenges the way investors think about their buying criteria. He shares how one student’s simple question inside the Storage Wins community sparked a deep conversation about what it...

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Did you know that you can close your first self-storage facility with zero dollars in your bank account and zero experience in real estate? No rich uncle, no inheritance, no business partner with deep pockets... just her and a strategy that completely destroys the biggest lie in this industry!

In this episode of the Storage Wins Podcast, Alex Pardo breaks down the exact steps she took, the financing she used, and how she turned her biggest weakness into her greatest advantage. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines thinking self-storage is out of reach, this episode will show you it’s not only possible, it is within your grasp.

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Break free from the belief that money or experience is required to start
  • Turn your biggest weakness into your greatest advantage in the self-storage investing journey
  • Use the BDCA formula (Believe, Decide, Commit, Act) to stay on track
  • Apply the LMAO method (List building, Meaningful conversations, Analyzing deals, Offers)

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:52) Why belief systems hold most people back
(02:32) The fears and doubts that stop new investors before they start
(03:14) The power of community, accountability, and a strong “why”
(04:04) Get clear about the desired end goal
(04:51) Why you don’t need all the answers to get started
(05:53) The LMAO framework for consistent deal flow
(08:08) How this client found her first deal inside the community
(08:57) Funding 30% of the deal without her own money
(10:12) The due diligence process she went through
(11:40) Humans have meaning-making machines

Who This Episode Is For:

  • New investors who think they are not qualified to start in self-storage
  • W-2 employees or small business owners looking for passive income
  • Anyone who wants to build wealth and freedom without starting from scratch
  • Entrepreneurs who feel stuck waiting for the perfect time to begin

Why You Should Listen:

This is proof that you don’t need decades of experience or piles of cash to get started in storage. If you have ever told yourself, “I’m not ready yet,” this episode will change that mindset.

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