We like self-storage because even if there is a recession, and people downsize, those people will have a need for self-storage, as evidenced by storage occupancy rates during past recessions.

If they have a good interest rate it might be worth looking to see if you could assume their loan to take advantage of the lower rate.  

Private Money or Hard Money LoanHow it works: Short-term loans from private or hard money lenders to purchase the lot and finance the construction.Benefits: Easier approval and faster processing, focusing on the property value rather than your income.Downside: Higher interest rates and shorter loan terms (typically 6-18 months).

You have to put more money down and pay a higher interest rate and is limited to only 2% IPC.

Our area has a good selection of hard money lenders, and every now and then, you might find an owner willing to carry the loan, often at attractive rates.

Finding deals at good discounts is often easy. 

One difference was to have two properties appreciating (though at very different rates as they were in different areas) instead of 1.

I've been looking at a lot of smaller towns around Cleveland, Ohio and have noticed there are a lot of seemingly decent cash flow properties, but more around the 1.5-1.8% rate.

But, there is no coaching or mentorship fee, simply analyzing every property simultaneously and ranking by cap rate. 

If you house hack a single family residence by renting out  a room or two then you would have no property tax but if you buy a duplex you might have to pro-rate the property tax.