JF3106: Becoming the Sultan of Storage ft. Baird Kleinsmith

<p>Baird Kleinsmith, also known on Twitter as the Sultan of Storage, is a full-time self-storage investor. He buys mismanaged properties, adds value through operational and marketing improvements, and reaps the rewards of increased cash flow. With his current portfolio of eight self-storage properties, Baird has achieved full financial freedom and is dedicated to not only growing his assets but also educating others on how to do the same.</p> <p>In this episode, Baird discusses what drew him to self-storage investing after a career in fintech, what he looks for in an investment property, how he adds value and scales his investments, and the stumbling blocks he’s encountered along the way.</p> <h2>Baird Kleinsmith | Real Estate Background</h2> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Full-time self-storage investor</li> <li aria-level="1">Portfolio<br /> <ul> <li aria-level="1">8 self-storage properties in Colorado and New Mexico</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Based in: Durango, CO</li> <li aria-level="1">Say hi to him at: <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://twitter.com/sultanofstorage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="http://sultanofstorage.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">sultanofstorage.com</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Best Ever Book: <a style="font-style: italic;" href= "https://www.amazon.com/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Obstacle is the Way</a>, by Ryan Holiday</li> <li aria-level="1">Greatest Lesson: Finding work you enjoy doesn't require following your passion.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Click here to learn more about our sponsors: </strong><a href="http://mfincon.com" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">MFIN CON</a></p>