If you’re serious about scaling your self-storage investing portfolio, your acquisition pipeline is everything. At StorageLife, we’ve built a system powered by cold calling, trained VAs, and Podio CRM that consistently produces deals. In this guide, we break down the exact process we use, from market selection to follow-up, to help you find and close more storage opportunities.

Discover proven ways to find self-storage deals both on-market and off-market. From cold calling and direct mail to using Podio CRM and automation, this guide shows you how to build a repeatable lead system that converts into real self-storage investments.

Most of the best self-storage opportunities never hit LoopNet or CREXi—they’re found off-market. At StorageLife, founded by Cameron Barsanti, we teach investors how to uncover hidden deals, build direct-to-owner pipelines, leverage VAs, follow up relentlessly, and make creative offers that close. Whether you’re starting out or scaling with syndication, these strategies can help you lock in high returns others never see.

In self-storage investing, the best deals are off-market—hidden from public listings and packed with potential. This guide breaks down the top lead generation strategies used by Cameron Barsanti and the StorageLife community, including cold calling, virtual assistants, creative outreach, and proven follow-up systems. Learn how to build rapport with sellers, skip the brokers, and take real action to uncover your own self-storage opportunities.