Armentrout pertains to sellers making clear misrepresentations, or the attempt to distract from discovery of a latent defect.

Actively attempting to conceal, and distracting from discovery is completely different than non-disclosure.

The flip is a distraction that won't teach you much about self storage investing.

If you are asking about what to do next regarding your portfolio, figure out specifically what your criteria is, how much capital you need to make it happen and then search specifically for that deal and don't get distracted.

the game room with extra beds would be great, if you want family oriented the kids could be distracted and sleep down there if the family has things they need to do.

It is little more than a distraction from the real prize, which is snapping up a property. 

Very distracting and takes away from work productivity. 

I began by focusing on flips, but found myself getting distracted by not knowing how to analyze the same properties to run as LTR/ STR in case something happens and I need to pivot.

Often on a walkthrough they distract you to seek out the cosmetic blemishes by handing you a roll of painters tape.

This could become a big distraction, and drain, for many.