In my experience, most tenants will disappear when they receive the court summons because they have no defense.

I am looking to speak to some people that are knowledgeable about the self-storage market in the Memphis area. 

We own over 100 units in San Diego and have always self-managed. 

Chris if one reads the thread were OP posted about 38 k reno on a apartment unit and others asked questions etc etc.. the OP got quite defensive and rude frankly..

-When a tenant moved out, the management company refunded their security deposit but failed to account for damage, such as holes in walls and outlets ripped off the walls, leaving me with repair bills and also tenants moving in without the repairs being done.Stuff like this that is consistent and when I ask questions they are defensive, when I ask for more quotes for high ticket items they are defensive. 

Because they will get defensive if they feel you are pressuring them.

@Jonathan Vinas Operating a self-managed STR in North NJ or the Catskills is feasible with careful planning.

The best defense against rats entering your property is to seal off all entry points (holes, cracks in walls), remove food sources (dirty dishes, food left in trash cans), and water sources (like leaks). 

@Wiley Hood DIY cost segregation tools like KBKG can be cost-effective for simple properties, but they lack the precision and audit defense of professional studies.

Traveling in Malta and now in Florence Italy for new years.  About an 8 hour time difference but our alarm systems are 24/7.  Got an alarm the other night.  Called our local sheriff department.  They called back about...