In this episode of Travis Makes Money, Travis sits down with Bree Hartman, a self-storage investor, coach, and CEO of Storage House Group Acquisitions. Bree's journey is nothing short of inspiring—she transitioned from being a gym owner facing burnout to building a thriving real estate portfolio in the self-storage industry. In just 12 months, she acquired over 84,000 square feet of storage space, leveraging underperforming off-market deals. Bree now helps others achieve financial freedom through her Self Storage School, where she teaches investors how to find, fund, and acquire cash-flowing storage facilities.On this episode we talk about:– Bree’s transition from gym ownership to self-storage investing– How she built a portfolio of 84,000+ square feet in just one year– The advantages of self-storage as a recession-resistant investment– Creative financing strategies like seller financing– Tips for finding and acquiring underperforming storage facilities– The importance of building systems for remote management– How Bree balances entrepreneurship with motherhoodTop 3 Takeaways1. Self-storage is a scalable and recession-resistant investment: With minimal management requirements and increasing demand, self-storage offers consistent cash flow and long-term wealth-building potential.2. Creative financing opens doors: Bree shares how strategies like seller financing can help investors acquire properties with little upfront capital.3. Success lies in finding underperforming opportunities: Identifying mom-and-pop facilities with room for improvement is key to unlocking value and achieving high returns.Connect with Bree Hartman:– LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/bree.theinvestor/?hl=en– Instagram: @bree.theinvestor– Website: https://www.selfstorageschool.com/Text "STORAGE" to 916-579-7209 for Bree’s free 10-step playbook on getting started in self-storage investing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices