A smart seller/listing agent will likely require a large EMD to tie you to performing on your offer, so be prepared for that. 

But by the way they perform Matt must over burden them with tasks outside their experience level.

Be consistent with marketing, farming daily to fill your pipeline. 6.

I cannot comment on the performance of his fund though. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

A second STR in a market with year-round cash flow potential might balance out your portfolio and give you more consistent income.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

And while nothing is foolproof the most consistent method of finding good vendors is relying on OTHER real estate investors that have worked with those vendors. 

Parking lots, truck, parking lots, RV and trailer storage, storage units.Does anyone have good information on how to perform market analysis for these kinds of investments?

Set clear and consistent application requirements so you can base your decisions on solid facts.