Episode 29
Self Storage Real Estate Investing with Joe Downs
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In this episode, Charles Carillo interviews Joe Downs, co-founder of Belrose Group, about his journey from financial advisor to owning over 20 self-storage facilities.
In this episode, Charles Carillo interviews Joe Downs, co-founder of Belrose Group, about his journey from financial advisor to owning over 20 self-storage facilities.
Joe shares how he went from losing it all in a failed bar venture to building a successful storage investment company. We cover:
- The power of self-storage as a value-add investment
- The difference between Pro Storage and Small Bay Flex
- Why 80% of storage is still owned by mom-and-pops and what that means for investors
- How to find off-market deals and use SBA loans
- Tips for beginners looking to enter the self-storage industry in 2025
Learn how Joe raised over $90M in commercial real estate syndications and now helps others break into this niche space.
Learn more about Joe:
- Belrose Asset Management - https://www.belroseam.com/