EP22: The Truth About Creative Finance in Self-Storage (What Nobody Tells You) - Joe and Jenn Dellefave

Storage Wins

Everyone’s talking about creative finance and seller financing lately, but does any of it actually work in self-storage? In this episode, Alex sits down with Joe and Jenn Dellefave, two experts who live and breathe creative finance, to get the raw, unfiltered truth about what works, and what doesn’t.

If you’ve ever wondered whether sellers really say yes to these kinds of deals or if it’s all just hype, this episode breaks it down, from real conversations to real numbers. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to structure terms that make sense and spot the red flags before you waste your time.

You’ll Learn How To:

• Spot real motivation behind why a seller might agree to creative terms
• Structure seller-financed deals that actually make sense and avoid the traps
• Use simple language to win trust and close more storage deals
• Turn dead leads into profitable opportunities using creative finance
• Know when traditional financing is actually the smarter play

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• (00:00) Why staying quiet and listening is the key to uncovering seller motivation
• (01:00) Can creative finance really work for self-storage?
• (04:00) Joe & Jenn’s story, how hitting a financing wall led to freedom
• (07:00) How to pay full price and still win the deal
• (10:00) Simple questions that uncover a seller’s real why
• (15:00) The biggest mistakes investors make in seller finance deals
• (22:00) Structuring win-win terms without confusing the seller
• (30:00) Turning other people’s dead leads into cash-flowing deals
• (33:00) A real-life example of a 3.25% assumable note that doubled the offer price
• (37:00) The books and mindset that keep Joe & Jenn sharp and unstoppable

Who This Episode Is For:

• Investors frustrated with rising interest rates and tight lending standards
• Newer buyers who want to learn creative deal structures that actually close
• Self-storage owners looking for smarter, tax-friendly exit strategies

Why You Should Listen:

Because creative finance isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the difference between chasing deals and creating them. Joe and Jenn don’t just talk theory; they’ve lived it, scaled it, and built freedom with it. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make a deal pencil out, this episode will show you how to shift your mindset, speak the seller’s language, and unlock opportunities others walk right past.

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