EP05: From $0 to $5.1M – My Playbook for No-Money-Down Storage Deals

Update: 2025-08-18

Description

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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