The performance metrics typically look strong. 

I strongly believe that legislation should be introduced to prohibit property wholesaling and also prevent double closings unless it can be demonstrated that the property's value has been substantially improved.  

Use MMR available at home depot. 1 product will kill the mold, but the stain remains, the other will remove the stain (super concentrated bleach w surfactant) so, you will need ventilation as it's strong. 

For instance, most deals I'm doing now are $80-90k all-in, with rents around $1,200-$1,300—giving a strong rent-to-price ratio of around 1.5% or higher.

I’m already aware of the popularity of Joshua Tree and Lake Tahoe, so I’m interested in hearing about other markets that are strong performers and investor-friendly in terms of regulations.Does anyone have insights on:Specific cities or regions where the permit process is more straightforward?

I have sold many of these to CA investors looking for positive cashflow yield+strong rent growth/tenant quality.You also can cashflow in lower class areas but really need boots on the ground to make those work, not recommended if out of state.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Close fast, stay in comfortable LTV positions is the name of the game.Absolutely, staying in a strong LTV position is crucial for minimizing risk, especially when moving quickly on deals.

As for strong rental potential, the more desirable the neighborhood the stronger the rental demand will be.

Hi Corey,First of all, congrats on the success.I do think it is in your best interest to leverage these properties right now, with rates dropping we will see more demand in the market in 2025-2026.You have a few options on something like this.You can do a blanket loan and cash out on the entire portfolio, you'd save a little bit on fees here and there; or you can do individual cash out refinances.I strongly recommend doing them individually if you can.

You want to read foundational books to build strong instead of reading a book on self-storage now.Just do those 2 things for 6 months and I guarantee you will be on your way and will not have spent more than on books.