There are studies done reporting the majority of guests would prefer to book with a management company knowing they will receive a professional service.For those who are interested in profitability and returns, not just a hobbie or supplemental rents,I think the misconception is hiring a property manager will result in less money because of the percentage charged. 

....if not, I strongly suggest studying up on that topic.I'd also definitely suggest reading up on the risks of funding a rehab with credit cards--especially  if you've never done a rehab using credit cards, and especially if you don't have the cash reserves to stay afloat if things don't go according to plan. 

So just a lot of thoughts, a lot of studying, and trying to come up with the right decision. 

Over the past couple of months, I have been studying and learning the real estate game.

I will consider and do some study on the Hollister market as you mentioned. 

Any good website or programs to use for finding the demand for Self storage ? we own multiple facilities and have been figuring it out the hard way,  was hoping for a website or data source that would speed up the pro...

I will find and study then.

I only illustrated appreciation in this scenario, but the concept of exponential growth is the same by having multiple properties for things like cash flow, debt reduction, and most importantly for me, tax benefits.3) I run cost segregation studies on all properties I buy to take accelerated depreciation to offset my income.

Bonus depreciation/Cost Seg studies are typically most beneficial for owners of STRs and Real Estate Professionals, outside of those ownerships you do get some benefits but it is often not worth the value in the Study and take a long time to realize. 

@Noa Zell, here's the actual language defining MR1 zoning:https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/los_angeles/latest/lap...I'd study this and see if any allowable use would generate more rental income than auto repair shops.