I thought there would be more seasoned, experienced investors, but all of the answers to my questions were from newbies like you said! 

I am both a long time Memphian and investor here in the city, I am able to help investors (both seasoned and new) find properties that are best for their portfolios. 

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Multiple investors with decades of experience, some GP, some LP, some skeptics about the entire business in general sense and some bulls who have gotten rich from investing have all chimed in on this you got links to specific case studies from Brian Burke, a seasoned syndicator, a guy check from Melanie p, who makes it a part time job taking the trash out and exposing the shenanigans of one syndicator after another.Greg Scott has an excellent reputation on these forums, and provides a counterpoint to Melanie’s skepticism.

The equity pay down in many RE classes (residential, storage, hotel/motel, office space, industrial, etc) ispaidby the tenant.- there are ways to never pay tax on gains (1031, owe until death, etc)- cost segregation can in effect have RE acquired at no cost- sweat equity can produce additional return.  

.- Tenant submitted a work order for low water pressure in 2 bathrooms- Tenant submitted a work order because the garage door doesn't close all the way and left a 2-3 inch gap at the bottom- Owner initially refused to address either work order- Owner demanding the tenants place furniture pads on each piece of furniture- Owner calling multiple times to speak through the work orders, asking when they've been scheduled, calling a couple days later requesting the invoices- Owner calling because they want to access their storage in the basement so they can remove several pieces of furniture being stored- Owner now emailing requesting multiple property inspections throughout the lease cycle- Owner questioning my experience and relative PM knowledge because I'm not following up with her in a timely manner (the following day after the work order)Keep in mind, this is 2 weeks after the tenants had moved in and the tenants are very happy in the home.This is something we see on a regular basis.

The rental is currently cash negative and our thought is by converting the unused storage unit it would bring cash flow into the positive.

Say I travel seasonally.

I want to ask ya'll seasoned investors if you were starting out today where would you start investing with all the experience and knowledge you have now?

We do a similar thing for our long-term tenatns, leases start and end in July so that we maximize the demand and stay "in season"