If you are going to go with secured mailboxes you will need to contact your local postal office and tell them you have two new boxes that you will need to get "Arrow" locks installed on.

Even if the local market and comps show a finished basement, an unfinished basement is better than one that has constant issues from moisture.  

If you have a remodel project you want to JV on, I can be your local contact.   

.📌 I’d love to connect with:Investors or developers experienced in BRRRR or rezoning projectsReal estate agents, architects, and attorneys familiar with the local marketProfessionals with expertise in expediting demolition and building permits in AtlantaI’m eager to learn from your experience, hear useful tips, and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

It has a lower turnover than STR but can bring in higher rent than traditional leases.Co-Living Arrangements: Renting rooms individually on a month-to-month basis could generate more income than a single long-term lease while reducing management hassle.Furnished Long-Term Rental: A furnished rental could allow for higher rent and attract tenants who don’t want the STR commitment but still value flexibility.Partner with a Local Boutique STR Manager: Some local companies manage STRs with lower fees than Airbnb's traditional managers and could help keep profits up without 20% fees.Hope that helps you with your decision!

These loans often have more straightforward qualification requirements for investors with multiple properties but may have slightly higher rates.Cash-Out Refinance on Your Single-Family Rentals: If each has around $70k in equity, a cash-out refinance could provide some capital for the down payment, renovation costs, or even help you buy the 4-plex outright.FHA 203(k) or Conventional rehab loan: If you’re planning to occupy one of the units as a primary, FHA’s 203(k) loan or a conventional renovation loan could help with purchase and rehab costs at lower interest ratesPortfolio Loan: Some local banks may offer portfolio loans for investors with multiple properties.

I do agree going local is a good move, just run the numbers on the scenarios. 

I've tried some local lenders but they wanted to see income from the self storage units. 

From page 730 (emphasis mine): "All non-business tax deductions and exemptions that were temporarily suspended by the 2017 tax bill should be permanently repealed, including the bicyclecommuting expense exclusion, non-military moving expense deductions, and the miscellaneous itemized deductions.23 The individual state and local tax deduction, which was temporarily capped at $10,000, should be fully repealed.

This was a relatively stupid professional tenant, thankfully, as the idiot has appeared under two different names in front of the local district magistrate over the years.