Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Further, the property may qualify for larger loans based on the increased cash flow ability to service debt.  

.- Value add - How much does it cost to build additional storage units?

In addition to that, platforms like HomeAdvisor or Angi are great for finding vetted professionals, and local builders associations or the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce may have directories or recommendations. 

NO debt NO debt NO debt on rentals is the way to go as you mature in age as an investors.

For example a 25 y o applicant who has used credit minimally and has an unpaid bill of $50 in collections from when they switched phone carriers may have a low score, but the only negative on their credit is this one SMALL $50 debt.

Additionally, most of the costs to make an asset ready for it's intended business use are capitalized and part of the cost of the asset. 

Ask one additional question you "forgot" to ask at the meeting.Scan and toss any relevant business cards you picked up.Never feel pressured at these meetings.

Feel free to ask any questions here.In addition to a "Facebook community", how about a Slack channel?

Additionally, ensure that all necessary notices for filing an eviction have been posted and properly documented in your records.