I dislike the encumbrances created by using a LLC and do not believe they provide any better protection than proper insurance coverage.

I do not dislike animals personally, but I do inside my units when and if they have issues, and on my brand new bedroom carpets, those pee stains are always with you no matter how you shampoo!

What are your favorite and least favorite areas/aspects of the Tallahassee market?

What I gathered is that a majority of BP dislikes investing in anything with HOA fees, however, if the price is right they can work.

And there was also a repair company I really disliked, so I added a note to my contacts list of who to never call when it's my dime.  

I dislike studios, except in very dense, urban areas. 

My facility is located in the middle of a residential area (rezoned residential lots) and I have nowhere near enough units to keep up with demand, but I know the facilities on the outskirts of town, which although they are mostly still full, have a harder time doing so and often have lower prices.I'd imagine in the bigger cities maybe the smaller units are in higher demand due to renters storing more household items and less vehicles, boats and other toys, but maybe someone that owns a facility in a bigger city can comment on that.The one thing I really dislike about my facility is that there is no additional land build more units, so when purchasing an existing facility keep that in mind.

Other investors will not invest time in you if you can't provide them sufficient value, listen for what they hate to do or dislike.

If I was starting over and wanted to do that from the ground up I would keep my 9-5 - or find a 9-5 related to construction, development, or real estate if yours is not - while I house hacked 5 times within 1 hour of my 9-5:  1 fairly move-in ready duplex, 1 duplex that needed remodel, 1 SFR that needed remodel (which I might flip or might rent), and then I'd hire a builder to build a SFR new which I'd move in to and then I'd buy an already developed lot and build a SFR or duplex by subcontracting it all out.At that point you'll probably know what you like and dislike and what you're best at doing and you'll have a network of folks to get advice from and you'll know what builders and buyers want from developers and builders. 

Your goals, things you like/dislike and risk tolerance will materially impact how you choose to invest.