# 340. 11 Red Flags You Can’t Afford to Ignore When Buying a Self Storage Facility

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Podcast: [Self Storage Income](https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-storage-income-255774)
Published: 2026-03-17T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.selfstorageincome.com/podcasts/self-storage-income-2/episodes/2149179292
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## Resource

The mistake you’re about to make could sink your self storage deal . We’ve been there many times before. We’ve been too aggressive with our numbers , cut corners on due diligence , and lost money . Thankfully, you don’t have to make these same mistakes. Conner and George are shining a light on the biggest red flags and pitfalls that catch self storage investors by surprise and, in some cases, leave them with a problematic asset that bleeds money. From environmental complications to “phantom” occupancy , we address the warning signs that should tell you to walk away or at least go back to the drawing board with your self storage underwriting . The truth is that not all of these issues automatically spell doom for your self storage facility . Some roadblocks that might scare off the average investor could actually be opportunities hidden in plain sight . But preparation is the key. With real-life examples , we’ll show you exactly how to approach every deal, from deep market and competition analysis to due diligence checks and balances, so that the next self storage facility you buy is set up for success. What you’ll learn in today’s show:   11 biggest self storage deal “killers” you should (usually) walk away from Real-life due diligence blunders we’ve made in the past (don’t repeat them!) How to turn minor self storage issues into major opportunities How to protect your cash flow by properly forecasting tax and insurance costs Evaluating property improvements for their return on investment (ROI) Zoning, permitting, and title challenges that could set your self storage deal back —  Grab AJ’s Book, Growing Wealth in Self-Storage 2.0   -  https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Wealth-Self-Storage-2-0-Post-Pandemic/dp/1735258865   Join the Self Storage…

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