We like self-storage because even if there is a recession, and people downsize, those people will have a need for self-storage, as evidenced by storage occupancy rates during past recessions.

From what I see, there are people who invest in different real estate markets all over the country.

I've seen a lot of people try this, and they rarely use the home. 

I think a lot of people like those on the Forum are entrepenurial thinkers and can design ok on their own, but of course there are some people who cannot design a doghouse and will need you for the whole project, lots of those folks out there..... :-)

There are far fewer people per house. 3.  

He scammed a lot of people out of a lot up-front of money.

Some people like Yardi and some like the next one. 

A4: If you pay as “friends and family” – then yes, need 1099s.Q5: I only need to send 1099s to people, not to LLCs, right?

I don't think its as easy as people make it out to be. 

Quote from @Jake Gasperi: For people just starting out to people that have been investing for years..