Tired of the constant hustle and unpredictability of flipping houses? Guy Varble, a seasoned real estate investor, found a more stable and lucrative path in the self-storage industry. Learn the strategies that have fueled his success and why business is a smart investment choice in today’s market.
What you’ll learn from this episode
Key factors to consider when investing in localized markets
How customer satisfaction directly impacts occupancy and revenue in self-storage facilities
The critical role of debt management, risk mitigation, and stress testing in investment success
Why it’s crucial to have a competent facility manager and the impact of personal touch in a consumer-facing business
Strategies for increasing the value of self-storage facilities
Resources mentioned in this episode
Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle
The One Thing by Gary Keller | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle
About Guy Varble
Guy Varble is an accomplished real estate investor with a diverse portfolio that includes self-storage, single-family and multifamily rentals, residential flips, and commercial properties. His career is marked by the successful management and transaction of over 10,000 units, totaling upwards of $220 million.
Varble’s expertise includes ground-up self-storage developments, transforming big box stores into self-storage facilities, and acquiring and optimizing existing properties. Varble’s journey in entrepreneurship began prior to his academic pursuits. He is an alumnus of Westmont College, where he began shaping his business insights. This foundation was further strengthened by an MBA from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. His tenure at Procter & Gamble was instrumental in developing his skills in the realm of large-scale operations and budget management, successfully contributing to projects with budgets in excess of $180 million.
Before venturing into real estate, Varble was a Commercial Lender in California. Currently based in Iowa, he skillfully balances a thriving career with a fulfilling family life. Married since 1998 and a father to three, Varble’s professional philosophy integrates the use of innovative technology in real estate with a solid grounding in corporate strategy underpinned by a commitment to family values.
Connect with Guy
Website: Momentum Wealth Fund
Instagram: @momentumwealthfund
Email: guy@momentumwealth.fund
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