I too get frustrated at a resort charge but for me I just look at total price when comparing properties.If you went to a mechanic for new brake pads and they said it would be $195 would you upset? 

I lived there myself for 4 years, then moved out and converted it to a super-profitable short-term rental (it's ideally situated near great restaurants/nightlife, the National Zoo, Rock Creek Park, and hotels that host professional conferences).

Identify areas with characteristics that will drive demand....accessibility, good schools, neighborhood amenities that improve quality of life (parks & recreation), quality retail/commercial etc. 

When evaluating a neighborhood for potential price appreciation, always consider these indicators: new businesses, infrastructure projects, increasing employment opportunities, highly-rated schools, decreasing crime rates, and proximity to parks and cultural attractions.

As well as the multilevel parking garage with two different drivers driving past the cable guard, one car hung on and was rescued and a few weeks later the second car actually fell 4 floors.

Pretty rare from what I see that cities allow or want this....turns single family neighborhood into multi family and most of the zoning people don't like this.Plenty of issues from their point of few of why they don't like it.....parking is one...now no one parking in garage, and potential for more cars...so now 3-4-5 cars in the street.More taxing on the water/sewer/trash/police/fire/city services.I wish you the best of luck with this. 

I know one current project is a $100 million dollar mall being developed in  buena park, California.  

Timing wise there are plenty of low risk places to park the money that will earn you 4%-5% yield with liquidity while you strategize.

In my opinion, it's as lucrative as mobile home parks and easier to come by.I would love to connect with others that are investing in self storage facilities.

I'm a realtor/investor since 2017 based in Highland Park, between DTLA and Pasadena.