Really the person that is going into the flipping game should know the market very well to do these comps on their own, and back it up by asking their trusted real estate agent/professional for confirmation.

You are missing my point on taxes.Scenario 1:  Your partner buys the house at the same time you put your cash in.  

I'm wanting to know more about the self storage industry and have been looking at deals sitting on the market.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I make around 180k living on the west coast.

I find that depending on the market $300-500/mo are fairly normal and if compared to what you would pay with a single family home on some utilities, maintenance, and management, it's a good deal.

Did you ever get a reply on this?

Wishing you the best on your success. 

Check the forums here on BP for a place near Augusta. 

You could look at local cohosts who are essentially PMs on the airbnb app using the local cohost network!