Leaving Your W2 to Buy Millions in Self Storage (Greg Smith)

The Storage Investor Show

IN THIS EPISODE...

What happens when a commercial banker dives headfirst into self storage investing? I sat down with Greg Smith, owner of Lake Wiley Self Storage and a broker at McKee Realty, to hear his fascinating journey.
From his beginnings with single-family homes to facing a professional squatter during the COVID-19 era, Greg shares pivotal moments that led him to shift focus from residential properties to self-storage investing.
Greg shares the story behind his acquisition of Lake Wiley Self Storage, the gut feelings that guided him, and the importance of seller financing and banking relationships in his success.
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Chapter

1. Navigating Real Estate Investing Challenges (00:00:00)

2. Commercial Real Estate Investment Experiences (00:09:29)

3. Managing Self-Storage Facilities for Success (00:19:27)

4. Strategies for Self-Storage Facility Financing (00:25:08)

5. Storage Facility Acquisition and Management (00:36:01)

6. Dealing With Problematic Tenants (00:41:10)

7. Navigating Real Estate Investment Pitfalls (00:45:45)

8. Connecting With Industry Mentors for Success (00:56:23)