This self claimed "Drug Addict to CEO" doesn't pass the sniff test in my opinion.

Folks very often dont  realize the cost of being self employed when every facet of your life comes out of your pocket.

I am getting a mortgage for about $175k, putting 70k down, and the rent of approx $1900 is a near breakeven cash flow investment when I self manage.I am sure there are investors out there getting better returns than this, but I am a busy working man with a family and I am playing the long game.

I spent a decade in advertising, before founding and running a custom wood shop for another decade, so 'm pretty good at the self-promotion.I agree with you that the more gorilla approach would be most effective and that's actually what i've been doing – calling RE agents in my service area with active listings, introducing myself to property managers and leasing agents...To answer your question, I will have to handle the work myself for 6-12 months to build out the SOPs and field service management systems, but I have a lot of relationships for those looking to "do the work".I'll check out the meet up and would love to grab a cup of coffee, I'll shoot you an email.

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

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

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

I 100% agree on self managing.

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.

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