# 338. How to Fund Self Storage Deals Without a Ton of Cash (Our Capital “Playbook”) Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-storage-income-255774/338-how-to-fund-self-storage-deals-without-a-ton-of-cash-our-capital-playbook Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-storage-income-255774/338-how-to-fund-self-storage-deals-without-a-ton-of-cash-our-capital-playbook.md Podcast: [Self Storage Income](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-storage-income-255774) Published: 2026-03-03T14:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.selfstorageincome.com/podcasts/self-storage-income-2/episodes/2149171930 Audio file: https://app.kajabi.com/podcasts/medias/2149171930.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/self-storage-income-255774/episodes/338-how-to-fund-self-storage-deals-without-a-ton-of-cash-our-capital-playbook Duration seconds: 3452 ## Resource Ever wonder how self storage investors get their hands on enough capital to purchase not just one, or two, but several self storage facilities ? The truth is that many of them bring very little of their own cash to the table . Why? Because self storage isn’t just another high-risk investment or business venture . It’s an opportunity . An opportunity to make steady (and passive) returns, allocate more capital to hard assets, and take advantage of massive tax benefits . After making this crucial mindset shift, you’ll find that there’s always more than enough money out there. From non-recourse (CMBS) loans and SBA loans to capital from family, friends, and other investors , there are countless sources to tap into— if you do your research, know your numbers inside out, and pitch your self storage deal as the wealth-building opportunity it is . AJ and Conner are breaking down all of your funding options, the ideal capital “stack” for novice investors , and the fastest ways to take down your next self storage deal—even if you’re starting from zero. What you’ll learn in today’s show: The capital “stack” any investor can use to fund their next self storage deal How to pitch your next self storage investment to limited partners (LPs) The number one mistake new self storage investors make when talking to banks The different types of loans you can use to finance your self storage facility How to protect yourself (and your limited partners) when structuring agreements — Join the SSI Community  -  https://www.selfstorageincome.com/learn-yt   ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/self-storage-income-255774/episodes/338-how-to-fund-self-storage-deals-without-a-ton-of-cash-our-capital-playbook/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-storage-income-255774/338-how-to-fund-self-storage-deals-without-a-ton-of-cash-our-capital-playbook.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.