In this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis sits down with Bree Hartman, a self-storage investor, coach, and CEO of Storage House Group Acquisitions. Bree's journey is nothing short of inspiring—she transitioned from being a gym owner facing burnout to building a thriving real estate portfolio in the self-storage industry. In just 12 months, she acquired over 84,000 square feet of storage space, leveraging underperforming off-market deals. Bree now helps others achieve financial freedom through her Self Storage School, where she teaches investors how to find, fund, and acquire cash-flowing storage facilities. On this episode we talk about: – Bree’s transition from gym ownership to self-storage investing – How she built a portfolio of 84,000+ square feet in just one year – The advantages of self-storage as a recession-resistant investment – Creative financing strategies like seller financing – Tips for finding and acquiring underperforming storage facilities – The importance of building systems for remote management – How Bree balances entrepreneurship with motherhood Top 3 Takeaways 1. Self-storage is a scalable and recession-resistant investment: With minimal management requirements and increasing demand, self-storage offers consistent cash flow and long-term wealth-building potential. 2. Creative financing opens doors: Bree shares how strategies like seller financing can help investors acquire properties with little upfront capital. 3. Success lies in finding underperforming opportunities: Identifying mom-and-pop facilities with room for improvement is key to unlocking value and achieving high returns. Connect with Bree Hartman: – LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/?hl=en – Instagram: @bree.theinvestor – Website: https://www.selfstorageschool.com/ Text "STORAGE" to 916-579-7209 for Bree’s free 10-step playbook on getting started in self-storage investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related