If you are going to do this type of business make sure it is in an area you can visit or make yourself familiar with, you have someone that is representing YOU at the table like your Attorrney, and you don't make decisions based on "we need to wrap this up". 

US stock market, aka MAG-7, have outperformed 12% to 9.5% with REITs in last 10 yrs and even more strongly in last 5 years at 15.7% to 10.3%, perhaps this will continue but the sp500 currently with a 34.4 Shiller PE, which is much higher than in October of 1929, and that wasn't the best time to start investing, please read the following 1 article and then the graphs/tables, There are also multiple academic studies at the European real estate research site EPRAREITs vs.

A little bit about me thats not related to real estate, I have lived in NWA for 10+ years and I love to call this place home, I am also a sports/adventure photographer sometimes, I love hiking and skiing, and somehow after all these years in Bentonville I am just now getting into mountain biking and I love it! 

**Sierra Gateway Storage Hub**: Inspired by the proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains, this name positions your facility as the gateway to storage solutions for both the local community and those passing through the area.4.

The states I am interested in would either be Florida, or in the mountains of Tennessee / North Carolina.

I think you should look into a short term rental in the NC mountains or NC or SC beaches.

This Mountain Modern condominium has high-end finishes in kitchen and bathrooms including heated floors and custom built-ins in the living room.

I work with Airbnbs here in Denver and can help guide you on the various regulations in the mountains and Denver area. 

Google "Airbnb Ambassadors")  I've worked with over 600+ new Hosts.I'm finding that I'm leaving money on the table because about 20% of new Hosts ask about STR Property Management, would I do it for them, what does it cost,etc. 

You will also want to hit up both AirBNB and VRBO to see what other units are bringing in and to the table.