I would also not be so distracted by the foundation that you neglect to consider the other issues...Mold probably means either a bad roof, or faulty construction (in the basement, it might be the same issue as the foundation).

Hai, I didn’t say jump right into acquiring but rather learn about self storage directly rather than learn about other classes which will delay or distract you.  

No music, no social media , no tv, I have canceled all distractions.

Managing property in house can be a distraction and a liability.

The only cons are: expenses (but doing a sale or two should cover those costs for a while) and distraction from a bigger goal. 

To me the only cons are: expenses (but doing a sale or two should cover those costs for a while) and distraction from a bigger goal.

Well the obvious answers are:1 - Change your plan (not your goals)2 - Next plan, don't include (as in depend on) the Stock Market.You chased a shiny object of distraction (SM), where your returns are based on decisions and future events impacted by those decisions (and don't blame the decision makers), that you have no control over.Just start smaller with REI and work your way up...in control. 

Since I do a lot of marketing, I didn't want to deal with the disclosures and legalities of it.And really most importantly, I don't want to get distracted from my main business model which is buying/renovating/building rentals.

I'm trying to head into the process with my eyes wide open, and yet . . . it snowed here today, we're both working from home, and I've been distracted by internet real estate sites and pretty, pretty condo listings. 

BP has been a source of information, occasional frustration, distraction and humor.