Cheap homes for an area are cheap for a reason - low to no demand from local investors or owners. 

In the self storage market, they have ratios based on population to determine demand.

This property is unique in that we can rent out the whole property or we can rent out the property by individual rooms because each room has its own bathroom and it runs as a bed and breakfast.

I think the unsuccessful and struggling units who have not jumped ship yet will continue to do so, leading to less supply, increasing demand, and a better year for the successful units. 

I desire to connect with individuals who have had experience investing in real estate while serving in the military on active duty.

And the demand and value for that by those who'd use it.  

It will cut down on the fake accounts created to promote certain individuals, markets etc.

(The bulk of the problem is Nimby-ism and local regulations that prohibit sufficient building of new homes to meet demand.)

January is historically the lowest demand/income month so when a cancellation happens it hurts more.

Rent growth is a function of supply, demand, and interest rates:- I'd ground any forecast by stating I expect national rents to rise on a pace more or less in line with inflation over any long time period. 2-3% per year.