Your Home’s Value Is Up, But Your Bank Account Isn’t? Try This w/ Arthur Hood

You’ve got something valuable sitting right under your nose: your home’s equity. But here’s the thing: it’s not exactly helping you pay the bills. Your house might be worth a lot more than before, but day-to-day expenses still pile up. 

Inflation’s squeezing your paycheck, groceries keep getting more expensive, and it feels like you’re stretched thinner every month. You’re “house rich,” sure, but cash? Not so much. And that’s exhausting.

The reality is, owning a valuable home doesn’t mean your wallet feels any heavier. Lots of folks are stuck in this same spot right now, especially with the economy tightening.

But what if there was a way to use that equity, something that works for you no matter what the market’s doing? That’s where storage comes into play.

Storage isn’t just some nice-to-have extra space; it’s something people and businesses need all the time. Whether people are downsizing, companies need room to grow, or life throws curveballs, demand stays steady. 

And because of that, storage has quietly outperformed a lot of flashier investments, even during tough times.

In this episode, I chat with Arthur Hood, CEO of HV Family Holdings, about why storage is worth paying attention to, how to break free from being cash poor, and what the future holds for this surprisingly resilient market.

 

Things You’ll Learn In This Episode 

-No negatives in 3 decades

The storage industry’s consistent demand has kept it profitable for nearly three decades. What factors make storage so resilient, even during economic downturns?

-The housing shortage dilemma

A growing housing shortage is being met with luxury developments instead of the affordable options communities actually need. Why are developers prioritizing high-end projects when the demand is for affordable housing?

-Cost segregation = faster depreciation.

Cost segregation can accelerate depreciation, giving you larger tax deductions sooner. How could accelerating depreciation through cost segregation impact your tax savings this year?

 

Guest Bio

Arthur Hood is the CEO of HV Family Holdings, a real estate investment firm specializing in self-storage assets. With years of experience in identifying recession-resistant opportunities, Arthur has built a portfolio that thrives in both booming and challenging markets. He’s passionate about helping everyday investors turn stagnant home equity into steady, reliable income streams. By focusing on storage—a necessity-driven asset class, Arthur shows people how to create cash flow that isn’t at the mercy of market swings. Connect with Arthur on LinkedIn. 

 

About Your Host

From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America’s #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is currently the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier.

His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works.

Chris