The most successful people that I have heard on podcasts and met in real estate know that it is all about getting a single here and there and then going to get a homerun while doing those singles.

I have people in my organization who have experienced the same mis treatment.

My immediate area, 5200 people, has 3 outdoor self storage and 1 new climate controlled.

I'm doing this exact thing right now- I've been pleasantly surprised by how many people in my network have resources, cash and interest in something like this. 

Please let me know as well if you are starting a group for people on Long Island.  

Im generally distrustful of most people/funds in the real estate world.

So, many people in your area may not realize its negotiable and just assume its always handled a certain way.

I have given away copies as gifts and loaned mine out to lots of people. 

At the same time, there's so many people on the fence, thinking prices are going to crash.

Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.