That’s just the reality of today’s business climate .im sure you’ve seen the books or videos on no money down deals  but those are very rare these days of the Information Age .

We are headed into the Spring Market, which is usually a stronger market for cold climate areas. 

The other one, with the propensity to beat his mugging victims to a pulp in (probably) a bipolar rage, since Mom has bipolar disorder, has not yet been released. 

Prices are actually on the decline at the moment in the San Francisco Bay area, so not a good climate in which to invest money in real estate in my view.

The STR industry is all about the daily rate, the location, the amenities & the reviews but my experience in the STR industry has always been in climates that are wet & cold. ;)Question: what would be more advantageous from a STR perspective when buying a multiplex close to the beach to look for 1/1 vs let's say a 2/1 or 2/2,3/2 etc? 

@Shawn Krieger hi Sean thank you that is the long-term retirement goal I am currently 48 years old and I will be probably retiring within the next two to three years at which point it would be nice to have already started investing in the United States hence why I mention all the warmer climate states such as Florida Nevada Arizona welcome to the chat thank you

@Forrest Shealy  This is where it gets "fun" because you're a detective trying to find the rest of the story and the manager (if they're worth their salt isn't going to give it to you).So the best way would be to visit the local Facilities and ask to rent a particular unit, say 10x10, and then go look at it, (you can certainly request a few different sizes or climate control so you have a reason to tour the Facility). 

Look for milder rather than harsher climates.3.

People buy and sell homes during any economic climate. 

It Is in high demand and growth as baby boomers exit the cold belt states to warmer climates for retirement.