Not on LoopNet. Not on Crexi. The deals with real margin almost always come from off-market sourcing — direct mail, cold calls, driving for dollars, or a broker who calls you first because they trust you'll actually close. I've bought several of my 8 facilities through channels like these, and the pattern is always the same: consistent outreach across multiple channels beats waiting for something to hit your inbox. If you want to see how I approach broker relationships specifically, I broke the whole thing down here: https://youtu.be/pdQMvZhvSJA. Brokers are the fastest lever for most first-time buyers because one good relationship can put you at the front of the line on deals nobody else sees. Here's the soft ask. If you're serious about finding your first deal and want a second set of eyes on your sourcing plan, hop on a clarity call with me. We'll look at where your deal flow is leaking and what channel makes the most sense for your market. If you'd rather self-study first, grab the Blueprint here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wkUwltCW9wk7LbsoddYwTfTFn5UgMg2x/view?usp=sharing — it walks through the same system I use. Which sourcing channel are you leaning into this week — brokers, mail, or cold calls? Dave "First Call, Best Deal" DeMink

Hey everyone, my name is Mickeyas. Glad to be part of this group and looking forward to soaking up as much as I can. My main goal right now is building additional income streams and getting closer to real financial freedom. Self-storage stood out to me because it scales well, and holds up over time. At the moment I’m heads-down on the basics: sourcing deals, running the numbers, and getting to the point where I can confidently buy my first facility. Starting small doesn’t bother me at. Excited to meet people here, hear what’s worked (and what hasn’t) for you, and put in consistent reps. Any advice for someone at the beginning of this is welcome.