I have been considering switching up my portfolio to long term commercial leases, or renting shop space (commercial leases.With so many options out there I was wondering what some of your best headache free real estate investments have been: some examples could be storage units, multifamily rentals, commercial buildings with long term leases, etc.

There are two big storage rooms, and a divider splinting the basement, which gives it a two room area to bring friends, and to have a workshop in the basement.

Cloud storage is best.

I have space on the property and a large storage shed I'm eyeing to install an on site laundry option within.What are my options in terms of adding on-site laundry to the list of amenities?

He owns at least 13 properties and a self storage business in my area alone.

I looked at constructing a mini-storage near you.  

Basement is dead space/storage.

Call me crazy, but cash flow investing should be based on cash flow IMO.If it were me I'd look at less competitive markets or less competitive property types (self storage, etc). 

If you get an obese person living in the unit, you will need to be good at repairing floors because the floors in them are pressed  sawdust and a fat person will pretty much fall through wherever they step.      

Any advice is greatly appreciated.David,Here's what I do for my multi-family buyers:Yes it is hard to estimate for maintenance because of a lot of variablesBut I know its expense is less for more units, for things like 16+ unit buildings, onsite maintenance room for storage materials, onsite employees use less hours to do work ordersSome entities even volunteer their residents to pick up grounds, hence minimizing your maintenance costsIf hdsupply.com accepts your account they specialize in multi-family buildings and you don't have to use man power for delivery or pickups And yes, you can do analysis paralysis but it might help you the bank's formula DCRThe 1031 buyers look at expenses differently Yes there's a number per door, e.g. if the units have been neglected you will spend at least one month's rent in turn ready unit expense    An organized well lubricated team should turn ready units in 2-3 daysPay close attention to the human factor, i.e. low self-esteem employees who will take longer to turn ready units or do work orders with poorly workmanship, theft, etc In capital expenses, concentrate in a few and more expensive to start with, AC, plumbing, electrical