I plan to approach a couple of loan servicing companies to see about helping out as well so I can try to make it as seamless as possible.  

Right now I am mostly on excel spreadsheets along with other electronic tools, I am looking to streamline my process as well looking for a great tenant facing interface (website) that will allow them to seamlessly pay their rent online. 

Cozy.co provides a seamless process for rent collection. 

I have no prior experience in real-estate and am looking to learn and connect with others as much as I can to make my introduction to the real estate and BP community as seamless as possible.

As long as the island granite/quartz countertop blends well with an overall design, does it matter what color I get?

A blend of 15 and 30s, or something in between, could "work" as well. 

+1 for Cozy.co - seamless and hands off process as long as tenants initiate the payment on time. 

My personal favorite is a fine blend between direct mail/online marketing and relationships.

While I normally wouldn't consider using debt to cover an expense like a home remodel, true dedication to earning a CoC return in a pursuit that so seamlessly synergizes with your short and long-term goals might make this an exception to where that could be a potential benefit.

Today, there are almost unlimited options in designing a self-storage facility that will blend into the area you plan to build.