Of course, the smaller the property, the more necessary that you see every inch of it because there isn't a business running on top of the land like large-scale multifamily, self-storage, industrial, and more.

It can work really well or really bad. 

Actually we have divested 4 of our 8 Self storage locations to get into a better LTV position versus my view of the economic world.  

Apartment buildings, assisted living facilities, self storage, restaurants... 

There's so much information here on BiggerPockets as well as the podcast and books and other websites, books and blogs too that are either free or very cheap. 

Sounds like strategy call would make most sense to see what your goals are with REI and being an agent to determine if the organization I represent aligns with the direction you are looking to go. 

I have several opportunities to snag up a self storage complex and a 18 unit apartment complex on creative financing .

What you can do is let them know that you can no longer subsidize the tenant and that you're preparing to start the eviction process.You don't need an attorney to tell you that you are running a business - not a social services organization. 

Lenders will want to see the filed Articles of Organization, an Operating Agreement that you can get from your attorney or, if you're brave and it's just you on the LLC, some people use Legal Zoom or Law Depot.

For example he is trying to place a bookcase door to access a small amount of storage from the bathroom.