Different companies have different fee schedules...with checkbook control, it's generally more to establish and less over time...do your homework and decide which is best for you.   

It is simple math that the market with higher rent growth will surpass the lower rent growth market with time (such as a long term hold).

Does the math even warrant you filing a lien? 

Your math depends on conventional loans.

Some math: - $250,000 should be able to buy a storage facility or facilities valued at $500,000. - 20% cash on cash on $250,000 investment would be my target of $50,000.Will y'all point out my fallacies?

You mentioned your math shakes out to 150/month cash flow on a property that costs 150k?

Do the math with local rents and call different property managers to determine if the numbers work then consider your lifestyle and college schedule.

You are clearly doing your homework.

The math is what is holding me back.

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