# 2558: How to Find Opportunity in an Uncertain Real Estate Market

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Podcast: [The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dentalpreneur-podcast-w-dr-mark-costes-467923)
Published: 2026-07-22T13:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jacob Vanderslice, co-founder of VanWest Partners, to explore the opportunities, risks, and realities of self-storage investing. Jacob shares how he went from single-family rentals and fix-and-flips to overseeing a portfolio of 42 self-storage properties, why his team targets underperforming facilities, and how operational improvements can increase net operating income and property value. They also discuss due diligence, market supply, closed-ended funds, projected returns, tax advantages, liquidity risks, and the role private real estate can play in a diversified investment portfolio. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.vanwestpartners.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

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