How He Pivoted Away From Single Family Investing And Turned 200K Into 2.4M With Storage Yards | Chris Long
In this episode of Millionaire Mindcast, we dive into the fascinating journey of Chris Long, who transitioned from single-family real estate to the booming world of storage yards. He turned a $200K investment into a $2.4M profit by solving a problem in the industrial real estate space. Learn how he leveraged his background as a contractor, created a scalable business model, and built Longyards into an international brand. If you're looking for unique investment strategies outside of traditional real estate, this episode is a must-listen!
What You'll Learn:(00:10) Chris Long’s journey from contractor to real estate investor
(01:49) Why he moved away from single-family rentals
(03:15) How he structured his first storage yard deal
(04:42) The financial model that turned $200K into $2.4M
(06:08) The difference between truck parking vs. storage yards
(08:34) How to evaluate land for storage yard investment
(15:43) Navigating zoning laws and financing options
(20:05) Chris's long-term vision for Longyards
Connect with Chris Long:
Website: http://longyards.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-long-152b3988/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrislongyards/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Longyardsstorage
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrislongyards
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Millionaire Mindcast helps you build wealth through commercial real estate and passive income. Hosted by investor Matt Aitchison, it delivers three weekly episodes with expert insights, strategies, and lessons from top investors. Whether you want you diversify or scale your real estate portfolio and income, this is your go to guide.
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