Any advice for getting into Self-Storage as a new to CRE investor?

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

Hi Rae,I know programs for 10% down for first timers but 0% down would be pretty difficult.

After 30+ years being a part-time real estate investor.

Responding to a question about Political impacts and Self-Storage in a discussion.From a political standpoint, don't see a change in the stock market.

Wife and I both have an 800 credit score and plenty of income with a 19% DTI ratio. 2) Do you recommend that as a first timer I actually do go with a higher down payment product as I learn?

You are exactly correct that every project always has a wrinkle that costs more and takes more time.  Real

I have noticed more agents get out which is more business for the long timers.

Also would love to know from other members how much they spent on the last project and what is a good contigency to put on the final cost for a first timer.

Was asked in a DM what I thought about a specific Self Storage Syndication, so reposting here.Note:  We buy and develop Self Storage.