Those are two very different strategies, with different levels of difficulty.

You complaining to me that the strategy that actually makes sense is difficult is pointless don't you think?

However, I think if you decide to do this, you should get some money up front combined with owner financing so you have some skin in the game so to speak.

I've recently been turned on to the space after having difficulties finding multifamily properties that will cash flow in my area (to @Paul Moore point about the market being overheated).How did you go about finding and evaluating storage opportunities?

Poor Ann and I were having great difficulty communicating with each other.

Having real skin in the game is a major incentive to do the best thing for investors in a downside situation. 

However, open to invest with others outside of the DC metro area as long as they have a skin in the game ( Just following Brandon Turnner's advice)  :)What I Have Done:1.

I would just stay away from deals valued at less than $130k, as you will have difficulty finding financing, as many lenders have a $100k minimum loan amount.

I terminated the deal because the Seller had been so difficult I did not feel secure in paying the upfront prior to closing expenses.

3)  Is it common for the developer not to have any upfront "skin in the game" (no $$ capital contribution)?