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August 18, 2025 19 mins

Think you need a mountain of cash to buy your first storage facility? Think again.

In this episode, Alex Pardo breaks down how he acquired over $5.1 million worth of self-storage without using a single dollar of his own money.

You will learn the real strategies behind SBA financing, seller carryback deals, private money partnerships, and even how he got paid $250K just to buy a facility. This episode gives you the blueprint to find, fund, and close deals without draining your bank account. Listen and enjoy!

You’ll Learn How To:

  • Find a deal and structure the financing to give you the confidence
  • Acquire storage facilities without using your own money
  • Leverage SBA loans, seller financing, and private capital creatively
  • Build trust with people to get a good financing deal
  • Spot and structure win-win deals for all parties

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(01:17) The #1 limiting belief keeping people out of storage investing
(02:10) Case Study #1: 43,000 sq ft in Mississippi using SBA + equity partner
(04:02) Self-storage is a business with the benefits of real estate
(07:22) Case Study #2: 24,000 sq ft in Florida with 90% seller financing
(10:17) Turning the seller into the bank
(11:38) A win-win deal for all parties
(12:38) Case Study #3: How Alex got paid $250K to buy a facility
(14:02) Building instant equity by buying below market value
(15:33) The winning formula to buy a self-storage facility without using your own money
(16:05) Funding sources beyond banks: Credit unions, community lenders, and more
(17:29) Money is abundant if you find the right deal
(18:17) The mindset + commitment formula for long-term success

Who This Episode is For:

  • New and aspiring storage investors who think they need big capital to start
  • Real estate pros looking to transition into self-storage
  • Entrepreneurs who want to build cash-flowing assets without heavy upfront costs
  • Anyone curious about creative deal structuring in commercial real estate

Why You Should Listen:

If lack of funds is the only thing holding you back from getting into self-storage, this episode will break your belief. It is possible, and Alex proves it with real deals, exact financing structures, and actionable steps you can take today.

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