UCLA also does national and regional forecasting.

If you talk to 5+ local and regional banks you will be amazed at the different term sheets you will see.

If you sub the work out yourself you can save a lot in that region as the GC's all charge top rates and cherry pick the high dollar jobs for obvious reasons. 

Hi fellow BP: Any recommendation/contact for Houston local/regional banks to finance a self storage facility purchase?

Try to speak to one of their regional account managers.  

I am a recent University graduate living in the Greater Seattle Region.

Is it small and regional, or huge and national. 

I think you will like it.it could be regional we have run into quite a few title issues down in Charleston working in the old areas of town.. and its the usual did not probate  shirt tail relatives etc.. 

Also,  the annual "Trends" rental housing regional conference put on by them and other local/regional rental associations is coming up in december. 

@Brian LeungI would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.My business partner is a regional VP for NARPM and I am happy to help if you need anything please reach outQuestions to Ask prospective management companies* What are your average days on market for vacant homes?