If you decide to syndicate self storage, stop tempting yourself to get distracted by reading about land flipping (just a couple of examples).

I’d add the gurus you speak of are excellent at self promotion much like other highly successful people in different venues. 

We are also self-managing the property, it is stressful but a good way to learn.

states that for all evictions, except “nuisance” evictions, the tenant can claim as a defense that they have applied for rental assistance.

I have 4 SFH rentals and self manage them.  

Do I have any reason to return the security deposit / any defense if I choose not to?

Only have 1 year of tax return for self employment and when I file taxes in January, I will have a full 2 year for self employment tax returns.

Not keen on taking a property that I have to feed each month.I guess my goal is to have some income producing properties that myself (partner) can self manage, I already run four small businesses that I am trying to grow and really love working on. 118 properties would be a HUGE cash flow generator for sure but I think it would chew away time from the businesses I would love to build and fall in my overall passion :)

I myself have about 8 units, a demanding W2 job and I self manage.

Should I keep the pool and have in the contract the pool is the responsibility of the Lease or should I charge more for the rent and cover it under the self property management?