Hey there,
Something big has happened in storage recently - data that used to be completely off limits is now being made public. I am SUPER excited about this update, because it means really big things for regular operators. The data that used to belong solely to REITs is now available to the rest of us. Be sure to check out the video which is linked below. Some other things you'll learn in today's resources:
âś… How to micro invest and build wealth with small money
âś… Calculating what a business is really worth (EBITDA)
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[ AJO Podcast ] Micro-Investing: 5 Ways to Build Wealth with Small Money
Most people think you need thousands of dollars or special connections to invest in real assets like rental properties, businesses, or alternative investments. That's what I believed too, until I discovered fractional ownership.
I break down exactly how you can invest small amounts into real estate, startups, local businesses, collectibles (art, music royalties, sports cards), and digital assets that generate actual cash flow. These aren't stocks - these are direct investments that give you real ownership, tax benefits, and the same opportunities wealthy investors have used for decades.
The wealth gap is really just an ownership gap. For the first time in history, platforms created since 2016 have democratized investing, giving you access to the private markets where real wealth is built. I'll show you the specific platforms, what to watch out for, and how to do proper due diligence.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EPISODE
[ SSI Podcast ] “Impossible” Self Storage Data Just Went Public (HUGE 2026 Update)
Self storage analysis is a guessing game. Or at least, it was.
But everything has changed. In this episode, Noah Starr, CEO of TractIQ, returns with an announcement that fundamentally changes the way we find and buy self storage deals.
TractIQ’s latest release puts verified occupancy and financial performance data in the hands of everyday investors - not just the REITs. Having this data available at scale levels the playing field for smaller operators and allows them to make better business decisions across the board.
We weren’t supposed to have this data for years. But now that it’s here, you have everything you need to take advantage of one of the best times to buy self storage.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE EPISODE
[ Short ] How to Calculate What Any Business is Really Worth (EBITDA)
If you're buying or selling a business, there's ONE number that determines the price—and most people get it wrong. In this video, I break down EBITDA, the business valuation metric that investment banks and private equity firms use to price every deal. Understanding this could save you hundreds of thousands of dollars.
EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. It sounds complicated, but it's actually the clearest way to see what a business truly generates in cash profit from its core operations.
I explain exactly how to calculate EBITDA using two methods, why banks and buyers love this number, and most importantly—how business owners manipulate it to inflate their asking price. The most common mistake? Sellers don't count their own salary because they take profit distributions instead. But if they're working 60 hours a week in the business, that labor has real value.
Hope you enjoy the new resources.
That's it for this week - until next time!
- AJ Osborne
