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He Landed A $41.4 MILLION DOLLAR Self Storage Deal From Sending A Letter.....

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Mar 23, 2026
Rob Dubrock, a self-storage operator who scaled from small local deals to a $41.4M portfolio. He recounts finding the massive deal via a mailer and the rapid scale-up from tiny acquisitions. Topics include fundraising strategies, sourcing CMBS non-recourse lending, building a capital-raising team, operations and staffing blends, and buying whole markets rather than single facilities.
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ANECDOTE

From Mailer To $41.4M Portfolio

  • Rob Dubroc landed a $41.4M self-storage portfolio after a direct-mail reply and closed the deal in August 2024.
  • He raised $15.5M, financed $28.5M via a 69% CMBS loan, and sold six properties to fund his equity commitment.
ADVICE

Commit To A Season Of Tunnel Vision

  • When a transformational opportunity appears, clear your calendar and treat it as a season requiring tunnel vision.
  • Rob and his wife committed to focus, accepted sleepless nights, and paused travel to push the deal across the finish line.
INSIGHT

Non Recourse Debt Enables First Time Syndicators

  • A non-recourse CMBS loan removed the need for a balance-sheet partner and enabled Rob to be the sole signatory on $28.5M senior debt.
  • The 69% LTV and interest-only five-year terms made the capital stack feasible without giving up KP equity.
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