Episode 243: Storage Yard Real Estate Development with Chris Long

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Episode 243: Storage Yard Real Estate Development with Chris Long

Guest: Join us in this captivating interview with Chris Long, a visionary entrepreneur who transformed a simple solution into a booming real estate venture. Chris, a licensed carpenter, identified a gap in the market and embarked on a journey that led him from the cold capital of Canada to the sunny shores of Tampa, FL, where he currently spearheads Long Yards, a revolutionary concept in real estate targeting an unmet need for affordable storage space.
Big Idea: Chris shares his remarkable journey from identifying a market need to building a successful business empire in the real estate sector. He delves into the challenges he faced, the pivotal decisions he made, and the strategies he implemented to overcome obstacles and achieve exponential growth in the storage business.
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
https://LongYards.com/

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Chris Long & I Discuss Storage Yard Real Estate Development:
• Identifying Market Gaps: Chris discusses the inspiration behind Long Yards and the unmet need for affordable storage space. (00:02:51)

• Strategic Partnerships: The importance of choosing the right partners and maintaining alignment in business ventures. (00:06:48)

• The Concept of Long Yards: Chris introduces the concept of Long Yards, explaining how it combines land banking with cash flow generation. (00:13:04)

• SBA Financing Advantage: The competitive advantage of utilizing SBA financing for real estate acquisition and build-out within the Long Yards framework. (00:22:38)

• Stabilized occupancy rate and turnover: Chris discusses how Long Yards maintains a 90% stabilized occupancy rate, with lower turnover due to catering mainly to small businesses (00:42:41).
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