We are also going to update our photos and have them done professionally (I know folks on here have mixed feelings about professional photos). 

Second would be connecting with RE folks in your local market either in person or here on BP.I think house hacking in McDonough is a great place to start.

Storage occupancy rates during past recessions has remained relatively stableFor example, during a recession, when folks downsize from a 3 bed/1 bath to a 2 bed/1 bath, those people, historically, keep their belongings and put them in storage.Also, during inflationary times, self-storage operators can better manage rates because most leases are month-to-month.

I'm getting a lot of folks who are looking at a similar path or who may have already done it and don't realize all the added compliance.

It doesn't matter if they are elderly country folk or not.

I'm gearing up to make a substantial investment of around $200k in Florida's real estate market in 2024, and I could use your insights.I'm torn between Tampa and Orlando.So, folks in the know, I'd love your input!

Check deals closely and link up with folks who can help.

If you approach this business with the mind set of stealing the seller's equity - you are not going to be successful - remember you are dealing with folks who have a serious problem - show some empathy first and you will win in the end.

As that will at least help folks that you reach out to know that you are a real person, with a picture and professional bio.

And there are plenty of folks here on BP that we've worked with.