I own and self manage my own portfolio of properties in North GA.

We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.

Because it just brings out the BSP (blatant self-promotion) and they aren't violating the rules since you asked.

By the way in my market (San Diego) I am experiencing the same   STR with pm is netting me about the same as LTR self managed.  

Note this implies that by self managing, the STRs can do far better than the LTRs.  

We were also not allowed to express frustrations, saying no negative talk was allowed.  

Hey Everyone,I am under contract for a small self storage facility (36 Units).

Now, is it possible to go self-source your own real estate deals? 

Could anyone who has become a "self made" developer please provide some guidance on how they did it?

That takes my time most nights, and weekends to receive/pack/ship those products but is super flexible with time.On top of that, I self manage 6 of my own rentals, the cash flow pays for my current mortgage and repairs so it makes living in my primary house free.Experience now:My wife and I have 6 rental homes locally, all rented, all cashflow.