Ok so a diff path then my previous post.I also wanted to invest in real estate but just assume( and bet is probably true) that most of the people that find truly good investments have  either or all of the following the most "average joes" don't:1.

My immediate area, 5200 people, has 3 outdoor self storage and 1 new climate controlled.

I know many people who own real estate that are not citizens of the US.

Overall i am pretty sure that you and I are in agreement - people usually underestimate the expenses, so it is always good to err on the side of having more reserve.

That would bypass many city/state regulations that force landlords to rent to people here illegally. 

I tried FB ads, and got some inquiries but no bookings.It would be nice to have an AI program that would respond to people looking for a certain sized property in your location for certain dates.

So, many people in your area may not realize its negotiable and just assume its always handled a certain way.

In my local market (College Station, TX), high rates in 2024 already caused a big jump in inventory, which created some good buying opportunities.

People were so quick to say he was way off base.   

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