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EP34: The Financing Mistake That's Costing You Storage Deals Right Now

EP34: The Financing Mistake That's Costing You Storage Deals Right Now

Update: 2025-11-27
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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 with confidence.

You'll Learn How To:

  • Pick the right financing strategy for your storage deals
  • Negotiate seller financing, private money, and SBA options
  • Build trust with lenders, equity partners, and banks
  • Organize and present your lender package professionally


What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • [00:00 ] How to protect your reputation and impress lenders with trust
  • [00:01 ] Why Storage Wins is your go-to guide for funding deals
  • [00:04 ] The secret to matching the right financing to your deal
  • [00:06 ] How four key factors determine your best funding strategy
  • [00:08 ] Why SBA financing can work for beginners and value-add deals
  • [00:12 ] How to negotiate seller financing for flexibility and cash flow
  • [00:16 ] Using private money for speed, relationships, and gap funding
  • [00:21 ] How equity partners reduce risk and boost credibility
  • [00:23 ] The benefits of local and small banks for community deals
  • [00:24 ] When bridge financing makes sense for urgent or short-term deals
  • [00:25 ] How to organize your lender package and present professionally
  • [00:27 ] Why professionalism and communication can beat experience
  • [00:28 ] How to take action and apply what you learned

Who This Episode Is For:

  • First-time storage investors looking to fund their first deal
  • Experienced buyers unsure how to structure financing for value-add deals
  • Anyone wanting to leverage SBA, private money, or seller financing
  • Investors aiming to build credibility and strong lender relationships

Why You Should Listen:

Success in storage investing isn't about money. Learn how to structure deals creatively, leverage lenders and partners, and use the right strategy to fund and close your first storage facility.


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Have conversations with at least three to give storage owners, brokers, private lenders, and equity partners through the Storage Wins Facebook group. Join for free by visiting this link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/322064908446514/

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EP34: The Financing Mistake That's Costing You Storage Deals Right Now

EP34: The Financing Mistake That's Costing You Storage Deals Right Now

Alex Pardo