Additionally, I have one savings account for reserves for all my properties, which I add to every month. 

Additionally, Building a trustworthy local team will make the process much smoother.

Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?

I did just have my first GVR guest (arriving 1/14) ask me for one additional bath towel and face towel for each of the 3 guests.

I landed on the numbers I did because that makes it cash flow nicely for the buyer in addition to meeting my goals. 

Westchester, although one of the hottest markets, has a ton of upside with opportunities for both cash-flow and equity. 2-4 family properties in Westchester are the 2nd most affordable in the NYC Metropolitan area (next to Suffolk County) making it easier to find cashflow opportunities when compared to the boroughs and other suburbs like Nassau.A client of ours in Westchester recently purchased a < $800K 2-family with a detached 3-car garage which brings in additional rental income - from a local business owner with commercial vehicles.

You may not be able to break the contract this year but would recommend getting additional estimates going forward if you feel it is expensive.

In addition, you'll have depreciation recapture at rates up to 25%.

Her husband is also a GC who can help build additional units as needed if you get something that can fit an ADU.

Does anyone know a property manager that supports small self-storage rentals in addition to residential rentals?