Why Smart Investors Are Betting BIG on Self Storage Right Now | Arthur Hood

The real estate market has changed and the easy money era is over. In this episode of Entrepreneur DNA, I sit down with investor Arthur Hood, an entrepreneur with investments across real estate, manufacturing, mining, energy, and operating businesses. Arthur shares why investors today must be far more disciplined with their numbers and why appreciation can no longer cover bad deals. We also break down why he’s betting heavily on self storage, with over $100 million in development currently under construction and plans to grow the portfolio into the billions. If you want to understand where the real estate market is heading and how smart investors are positioning themselves for the next cycle, you don’t want to miss this In This Episode We Cover: Why the real estate market has changed Why appreciation can’t fix bad deals anymore The economics of self storage investing Why investors are diversifying beyond real estate The future of interest rates and housing Why younger investors need income outside real estate How to build a billion-dollar portfolio The mindset of true long-term investors Connect with Arthur Hood Website https://arthurhood.com Self Storage Projects https://yourspaceamerica.com Email: arthur@arthurhood.com Storage investment inquiries info@arthurhood.com About Justin: Justin Colby is the host of The Entrepreneur DNA and The Science of Flipping podcasts and a best-selling author. He is a serial entrepreneur with over and a seasoned real estate investor with over 20 years of experience. Driven by a passion to help entrepreneurs thrive, Justin created the Entrepreneur DNA community to support business owners in building wealth, systems, and long-term freedom. Through his podcasts, books, education platforms, and hands-on mentorship, he continues to help entrepreneurs scale with clarity and confidence. Connect with Justin: Instagram: @thejustincolby YouTube: Justin Colby TikTok: @justincolbytsof LinkedIn: Justin Colby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company.