Hastings Mutual would come from an Independent Agency but every agency has different markets they work with and different levels of expertise/service

- Expertise & Track Record: experienced team with a proven history of success- Market Knowledge & Network: local market expertise and strong industry connections- Financial Strength & Flexibility: access to capital and flexible investment structures- Operational Efficiency: effective asset management and cost control through vertically integrated property management and leveraging economies of scale- Innovative Strategies: value-add projects, portfolio diversification, distressed funds, niche markets, etc.- Technology: use of data analytics that can lead to more informed investment decisions, and integrating innovative technologies to improve operational efficiencies as well as improving tenant & investor experience- Strong Investor Relations: consistent, ongoing and transparent communication and educational opportunities for investors, including a peek behind the curtains inviting them to the office for events and internal investment committee meetings- Customer-Centric Services: customized solutions to meet specific needs and interests of various investors and full-service offerings from brokerage, property management, leasing, to funds/syndication opportunitiesWhat else did I miss?

When I loan privately as a private lender, I have complete risk of my capital, I make all decisions and I suffer the consequences or rewards of my actions!  

That way you kind of hedge your bets (aka Risk/Reward).Self Storage is historically Recession-Resistant as it has everything to do with Death, Divorce, Down-sizing, Dislocation, etc. - things that are prevalent in normal times and certainly, in not-so-normal-times, too.However, RV & Boat Storage is similar but different, in that approx 1 out of 10 folks in the USA rents a Self Storage Unit, and that is not the case with Boats & RV's; hence it being a much more niche strategy. 

Your insights and expertise have been incredibly beneficial, and I truly appreciate your generosity in sharing your knowledge.

Leveraging Jason's local market expertise, we secured the property for $62,000.

Risk reward.  

Hi Nicole, Your expertise in managing Airbnb listings, sets a strong foundation for expanding your investment portfolio.

Nine times out of ten, the managers listed there have a higher level of expertise and service.

An overarching passive income managing agent, with tax and LLC/trust expertise would be the perfect fit.