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Hosted by Frank Rolfe · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 152 episodes
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Welcome to the Self-Storage University Podcast, where you will learn the correct way to identify, evaluate, negotiate, perform due diligence on, renegotiate, finance, turn-around and operate self-storage facilities. And your host is a partner in one of the largest real estate portfolios in the U.S. with nearly $1 billion of holdings, Frank Rolfe.
Frank Rolfe hosts The Self Storage University Podcast, a business show with 152 episodes published.
Many self-storage buyers look for direction from real estate brokers. But in today’s market, that can often lead to bad investment choices. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some of the untrut
Given the current lending upheaval with storage facilities, obtaining seller debt is a welcome change from traditional banks. But there are some minimum thresholds regarding seller note construction that you need to be a
Around 30% of all self-storage CMBS properties are on a “watch list” for default, and while the industry has fared well overall, there has been a change in attitude away from a standard practice called “extend and preten
Some Self-Storage deals have securitized “conduit” debt on them, which can create complications due to a requirement called “defeasance”. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review what this is exactly
Forging a good deal in today’s climate requires creativity. And common tools to make the numbers fit – and ensure performance – are “escrows” and “earn - outs”. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to revi
Most every self-storage facility as someone who acts as the manager, and their attitude and aggressiveness plays a key part in the asset’s success or failure. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review
Any first offer that fails to elicit a counter-offer is deemed a failure. Despite this fact, too many buyers do not put enough thought or strategy in coming up with that price. In this Self-Storage University podcast we'
Elvis Presley did not produce many quotes but the few he had are worthy of introspection. In this Self-Storage University podcast we're going to review Elvis' thoughts on ego and why he was completely correct on the dama
Some people describe any new investor in self-storage as a "newbie" – a term that I find offensive and irrelevant. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review the many reasons why the word "newbie" shou
Self-Storage has had the second worst performance in U.S. commercial real estate, with the average property down 22% in value since 2021 – exceeded only by office buildings, which are down 35%. In this Self-Storage Unive
Just when the interest rate environment had started to stabilize, the war in Iran has thrown a monkey wrench into that smooth trajectory. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to review the potential impa
Tackling Tough Negotiators While most sellers are good-natured and fair, there are also ones that are nearly impossible to work with. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the proactive steps to
Every smart self-storage facility owner strives to be properly protected from risk by carrying the correct insurance. But do you have every base covered? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to review some
Sometimes overkilling is a good business strategy. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going to explore how to take a lesson from World War I and use it as a success roadmap.
Every self - storage facility needs a manager – but you’ll make more money if you choose a great one. But to select a good candidate you must first think through what attributes they would possess. In this Self - Storage
Warren’s Buffett’s Big Weakness While Warren Buffett became the most successful stock investor of all time, he did have one big weakness that needs to be addressed. In this Self - Storage University podcast we’re going t
What if you could combine two well-established methods to find self-storage properties to buy and create one unified system to improve your odds greater than each component individually? In this Self-Storage University p
There are methods of reducing taxes for self-storage owners, but they come with great risks that are rarely discussed. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to explore the often misunderstood subject of tax
When you are looking at a self-storage facility to buy, sometimes comments are made by sellers, or their brokers, that have hidden meanings. In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to unlock what the simple e
Unless you can do everything yourself, you will have to hire contractors to perform certain services at your storage facility. But are you paying too much for them? In this Self-Storage University podcast we’re going to
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The Self Storage University Podcast is hosted by Frank Rolfe. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 152 episodes.
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