Storage Venture Accelerator — Buy Your First Self-Storage Facility

Your Coach

Kevin Rapport

I bought my first property during the 2008 crash. Single-family homes, then multifamily, then self-storage and industrial. Over 15+ years I've been involved in hundreds of real estate transactions across nearly all 50 states. Today I own and operate 12 storage facilities in 4 states, with partnerships in many more.

I'm also a professional firefighter, a husband, and a father of three. I built this entire portfolio on days off, between bedtime routines, baseball games, and ballet recitals. Over time I built a system that works — and the discipline to follow it.

I've made every mistake in the book — from trying to do it all alone to listening to people who had opinions but no facilities. This program is everything I've learned, distilled into a system you can follow. I believe a rising tide lifts all ships. The more disciplined, knowledgeable investors who enter this space, the better off we all are.

"This isn't just about self-storage. It's about what storage ownership can do for your life — your family's future, your financial freedom, and your ability to build something that works while you're not there. I'd love to show you how."

The Program

8 Modules — 46 Video Lessons

A structured, step-by-step program that takes you from first research to closed deal to profitable operations. Not a collection of random tips — a complete system built by an operator who is building a self-storage portfolio right beside you.

The Self-Storage Business Model

Why storage works, how facilities make money, key metrics that matter, and the honest downsides nobody talks about.

5 lessons · ~45 min

Market Research & Site Selection

Supply/demand analysis, competition mapping, rate surveys, and a 30-point scoring framework for evaluating submarkets.

6 lessons · ~55 min

Finding Deals

Broker relationships, online platforms, direct-to-owner outreach, and the 5-minute deal filter that saves you weeks.

6 lessons · ~50 min

Financial Analysis & Underwriting

P&L teardown, rent roll analysis, expense benchmarking, cap rates, return metrics, and a full spreadsheet walkthrough.

7 lessons · ~75 min

Financing Your Acquisition

SBA 7(a) loans, conventional lending, seller financing, creative structures, and how to build a lender-ready package.

6 lessons · ~55 min

Due Diligence

Phase I environmental, title, physical inspection, 3-way financial reconciliation, and the GO/NO-GO framework.

6 lessons · ~55 min

Making Offers & LOIs

Negotiation strategy, LOI construction, purchase agreement fundamentals, and renegotiating after due diligence.

6 lessons · ~50 min

Operations Foundations

Management software, revenue optimization, KPI tracking, and the Day 1 transition playbook.

4 lessons · ~40 min

Questions

Frequently Asked

Who is this for? +

You're serious about buying your first (or next) storage facility in the next 6–12 months — and you want a clear, proven system to make it happen.

You're driven by more than just money. You want cash flow, control over your schedule, and more presence with the people who matter most.

You're done dabbling. No more jumping between podcasts, YouTube rabbit holes, and eBooks that leave you more overwhelmed than empowered. You want one system, start to finish.

You're humble enough to learn and bold enough to take action — even if it's imperfect. You know growth comes from doing, not just planning.

Do I need experience in real estate? +

No. The course starts from the fundamentals. You do need to understand basic investment math — but we'll walk you through what makes a deal and what kills one. And remember: self-storage isn't like buying a rental house. It's a business. You're not just acquiring real estate — you're learning how to operate a business that happens to sit on real estate.

How is this different from YouTube or podcasts? +

YouTube gives you fragments. Podcasts give you stories. Masterminds give you a weekend of motivation and a $20K invoice. This gives you the complete system — in order, with templates, from someone who owns 12 facilities and is still acquiring. Every lesson connects to the next. Every template is one I use on real deals. No upsells, no funnels — just the playbook.

When will the remaining modules be available? +

Modules 1–3 are available now. Modules 4–8 are being released on a rolling basis. When you enroll, you get immediate access to the first three modules and each new module drops as your payments continue. Once all modules are live and your payments are complete, you have full lifetime access to everything — including future updates.

How much capital do I need to buy a storage facility? +

It depends on the deal. SBA loans require 10–15% down. On a $600K facility, that's $60–90K plus closing costs and working capital. Seller-financed deals can require less — I've even had students acquire facilities for $0 out of pocket. Module 5 covers all financing options in detail.

How do I claim my free strategy call? +

Complete all 8 modules (100% lesson completion tracked inside the course platform). Once you've finished, you'll receive a link to schedule a complimentary 30-minute strategy call with Kevin. This is a real working session — bring your market, your deal pipeline, or your biggest question. No pitch, just strategy.

What's the refund policy? +

Because this is a digital course with immediate access to content and templates, refunds are not offered. The 3-pay option exists if you want to start with a lower commitment.

The Complete Playbook for Buying Your First Self-Storage Facility

Kevin Rapport

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