My first questions are what price range are you trying to buy a property in and do you have a home already in the United States?

You don't need the huge fridges and ranges untill you get to a higher price point IMO...

If possible, it's nice to find a vacant duplex so you can vet your own tenants since you'll be living there 

It will also allow you to pull out a HELOC in the 90% LTV range since it will be your primary residence.

I am looking to start small - $100,000 - $200,000 is the price range.

I do try to get a full size stove and ovens in any unit possible as opposed to the smaller apartment sized ones.

Also, for people who wish to pursue larger real estate ventures, you don't personally need to be able to analyze a deal, and can possibly partner with someone who does or even hire an underwriter.

And with those proceeds, what price range would you be targeting for the residential or self-storage rental properties?

To determine price range, the first step is always figuring our how much you are pre-approved for; and that can vary significantly when you are looking at multi-unit properties because of the additional variable of rental income that can be included in qualifying.

For this first property, looking for something in the $100k-200k range.