I’m Shane Chapin (The Storage Mentor), and I’m excited to have you here! This community exists to help people break free from the rat race and build real freedom through self-storage investing. To get started: 👉 Go to the Classroom 👉 Open the Start Here course 👉 Follow the first few pages to get oriented Everything you need to begin your journey is inside that course. Access the community anytime at: thestoragementor.skool.com You’re not stuck. You're not behind. You're just getting started. Welcome to the journey! - Shane

To keep the community organized and make sure your posts get the right eyes on them, use this simple guide. No stress. If you’re unsure, post anyway. We’ll help you move it if needed. 💬 General Discussion Use this for: - Introductions - Mindset wins or struggles - Questions you’re thinking through - Progress updates - “Is this normal?” moments If it’s about your journey or something you’re working through, post it here. 🏢 Deal Questions & Analysis Use this for: - Deal breakdowns - Numbers questions - “Would you look at this?” - Offer structure ideas - Underwriting feedback Post what you have. You don’t need it perfect. 🛠 Operations & Systems Use this for: - Managing tenants - Software questions - Delinquency, auctions, rent increases - Site lead or call center questions - Day-to-day operations If you already own (or are about to own), this is your spot. 💰 Funding & Capital Use this for: - Raising private money - Lender conversations - Deal structure questions - Confidence around funding - “How would you structure this?” No pitching. This is about learning and clarity. 🧠 Wins, Lessons & Accountability Use this for: - Offers made (yes or no) - Lessons learned - Breakthrough moments - Progress check-ins - Accountability updates Momentum builds belief. Share it. 📅 Live Calls & Replays Use this for: - Questions before live calls - Takeaways after calls - Follow-ups from Q&A sessions This helps everyone get more value from the calls. 🚨 Important Reminder You don’t get bonus points for posting in the “perfect” place. Action beats perfection. Post it. We’ll help from there. This community works because people show up and engage. Let’s build together. — Shane