@Annabelle Rozen  I believe the stability of the rental market within Allentown is rather robust. 

Can you suggest a few good insurance providers that operate in that market?

Is this similar in your market? 

I'd recommend looking at costs. your build cost is going to be well over other homes because of the fixed costs like slab, Hvac, roof, etc. check the market drivers and weight the benefits of short term versus long term. long term is no furniture and help pays mortgage but at this size it doesn't really cover everything. we didn't find a lot of economies of scale in single family detached. can you build more than one unit?

There aren't any good wholesalers in the Cleveland market.

And I have had two potential opportunities "fall into my lap" that involve inherited properties that need major remodels to be able to compete in the MTR market. 

Hey GaryI manage about 65 units in FL and I broker for STR buyers in this market, and some do self manage.Obviously the ones who choose us for management, we can assist with all of those items, but the ones who self manage do so by building a team. 

Any marketing should always be based on the information provided by sellers in a deal. 

I want to reach out and get feedback on where I would be able to find off market self storage facilities and how to approach the owner?

Unique neighborhood and product within local market.