JF2941: Pioneering the Exterior Storage Rental Industry ft. Chris Long

<p>Chris Long is the CEO and founder of Longyards, a hybrid business model that takes old-world storage and combines it with secure contractor storage yards, as well as community support. Longyards is an exterior storage rental business that caters to small business owners, large-scale operations, and even individuals who simply need more room for their hobbies. </p> <p>In this episode, Chris shares how he came up with the idea for Longyards, how he used a 10-acre commercial property to launch an innovative new business, what his typical customers are like, and the unexpected barriers to entry that come with this unique asset class.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>Chris Long | Real Estate Background</strong></h2> <ul> <li aria-level="1">CEO and founder of Longyards, a hybrid business model that takes old-world storage and combines it with secure contractor storage yards, as well as community support.</li> <li aria-level="1">Portfolio:</li> <ul> <li aria-level="2">GP of three properties in Ottawa, CA; Florida; and North Carolina</li> </ul> <li aria-level="1">Based in: Ottawa, CA</li> <li aria-level="1">Say hi to him at:</li> <ul> <li aria-level="2"><a href="http://longyardsfranchise.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">longyardsfranchise.com</a></li> <li aria-level="2">All socials: Longyards Storage </li> </ul> <li aria-level="1">Greatest Lesson: Communication is key.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3AfXGNE" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Join the newsletter for the expert tips & investing content.  </a></p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3QBr3iQ" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Sign up to be a guest on the show.</a></p> <p><a href="https://bit.ly/3PkbYkK" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">FREE eBook: The Ultimate Guide to Multifamily Deals & Investing</a></p> <p class="x_MsoNormal">Register for this year's <a href= "https://www.besteverconference.com/register?utm_campaign=BEC%202023&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=220413735&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8IcRpR4QWa0_ZrSPDN91OcaIwgvG90oam9uMxr-bdGssNjCixvMMpaJeM2WdVBa0m2EPbwdsUd-Aa5JPwscFS69uJ