This is such a ​​minor​ and standard request that I’d be careful doing business with anyone for which ​it's a big deal.

Paying over ask is basically standard here.

So much can be done online, and while you DO need to be reachable by your guests, you do NOT have to be reachable within 90 seconds, so don't feel hostage to some unreasonable standard of communication. 

you have to write more offers and/or lower your standards

In my area, not only is there zoning regulations, but building regulations where 3 families are built to different building standards, such as cement walls for boiler rooms, sprinklers, fire escapes to name a few.

Hey BP community,I’m investing in a self-storage facility for the first time and have narrowed down my options to a few properties, mainly in Texas, New York or Arkansas.1.

I think generally the square footage minimum for most lenders is around 600 square feet - but typically if everything else is pretty standard could probably be an exception somewhere

The new GC will likely want to inspect the previous GC's work to ensure it meets quality standards and to identify any potential issues.

If you're using standardized or rule-of-thumb metrics (for example, many out of state investors do this for expediency), you may find that tax and insurance expenses are much higher than anticipated. 

To get a feel, I would identify some Urban facilities that have gone vacant and question what services and would those companies support local suburban offices.I think your premise is correct, but like anything what is the demand and the Return potential.