We're also able to evaluate our rates, and keep pace with inflation, on a monthly and quarterly basis because of shorter term leases.Now we syndicate larger self-storage deals and work with passive investors.

While all the posts have at lease some legitimate points, I personally believe camp 1 is missing the opportunities present to protect assets under US law mostly because they don’t either understand asset protection, or don’t want to bother with it, so rather than do a proper evaluation they dismiss it as something that won’t work to justify their unwillingness to entertain the idea.Camp 2 is deluding themselves - which delusion has been enhanced by charlatans writing books, giving seminars, and selling packaged plans all of which either attempt to hide your assets or hide the ownership of your assets.  

To diversify, visit and analyze Texas markets, speak with local investors, evaluate other regions remotely, build a team, start small, and connect with local investors.

The 1% rule is still a useful benchmark for quickly evaluating deals, but in today's market, it's becoming harder to achieve, especially in competitive or appreciating areas.

Smart Property Systems allows and owner to assign properties to an employee or associate. 

It’s hard to find a lot of negative reviews as they’ve gotten Reddit threads removed and pour in fake reviews on sites from employees, family members etc. it’s not that hard to do a quick google search and see.

Here's a quick overview of the process:Highest and Best Use: Start by evaluating the land’s potential.

I’d love to hear about environmental assessments, soil tests, and any other pre-development evaluations

I think @Jonathan Greene evaluating both is spot on.

Once I know they are needy I evaluate the emergency and if not immediate I may or may drop in next time I am in the area.