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EP 188: Tech-Driven Self-Storage Investing: Unlocking Passive Income & Innovation with Joe Downs
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In today’s ever-evolving real estate landscape, technology is revolutionizing how investors approach self-storage.If you're tired of the traditional rental grind and looking for a smarter, simpler path to financial freedom, this episode is your wake-up call.
On this week’s Exit Strategies Radio Show, host Corwyn J. Melette sits down with Joe Downs, CEO of The Bellrose Group, a trailblazing self-storage investment firm. Joe shares how he went from flipping houses and managing rentals to leading a growing empire in one of the most overlooked—but highly profitable—corners of commercial real estate: self-storage.
Beyond just investing strategies, Joe explores how technology is transforming the self-storage game, from no-key access systems to automated management platforms and data-driven decision-making tools. These innovations are reducing operational headaches, enhancing security, and providing a modern, seamless tenant experience—giving smaller investors the edge to compete with institutional players.
Key Takeaways:
4:51 Joe’s journey into the self-storage space and how technology shaped his business growth.
9:42 Why mom-and-pop owners still dominate the self-storage market—and how tech can give you the edge.
13:28 The role of aging ownership and tech innovations in transforming self-storage operations.
16:30 How automation and smart tech are streamlining self-storage facilities for higher profitability.
21:10 Why the demand for self-storage is set to increase as technology meets consumer needs.
24:05 The role of generational habits and tech upgrades in driving future growth in the storage space.
29:05 The impact of “no key” technology on security, access, and user experience.
Connect with Joe Downs:
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