I have found it much easer to handle small things my self.  

I 100% agree on self managing.

My wife, Brittany, and I also own and self-manage several units in the Springfield area.

Hi William, investing in a syndication or fund could be a good fit given your situation.Even if there is a crash, and people downsize, those people will have a need for self-storage, as evidenced by storage occupancy rates during past recessions.

I am thinking about purchasing land for the intention of using it as a RV & Boat Self Storage.

While I don’t yet have personal experience with a HELOC, I’ve thought about this one for my self many times.

Maybe self-accountability does matter. 

Income Snowball, a system of investing in which a person can create self-sustaining passive income).

I've also heard it can be a good thing to have some debt against a property because if any issues arise legally, the bank will be the first line of defense. 

Are you looking at self managing or putting into a management company?