Slightly unrelated but important for @Heidi Ann Faller to know: A net operating loss cannot offset capital gains since the IRS views these are two separate forms of income.

I've only ever researched and looked in depth into STR but would be interested in expanding if the numbers of a MTR/LTR outweighed the benefits of a STR.Thanks in advance, everyone!

For example, just having a real estate license isn't sufficient to gain membership to a MLS, which I believe most are owned by commercial third parties...As for our local boards... 

A seller might want a longer term to further spread their capital gains, while a buyer wants enough time to renovate, stabilize, and refinance the property.

Just do a search of the groups for 'self storage' and join the groups you feel would benefit you. 

With the resources we have, we can provide benefits that are often hard to come by in traditional on-market real estate transactions.

The study identifies with forensic engineering detail the immediate Bonus Depreciation 5, 7 and 15-year personal property class lives qualifying portions of a building that are normally buried in 27.5 year residential or 39 year commercial categories.There is the obvious benefit of accelerating the depreciation, shortening the recovery period.

These offer lower upfront costs and less active management compared to some other strategies.Base your decisions with your learning curve, start with simpler approaches to gain experience and knowledge before venturing into more complex strategies.

Cashflow, appreciation, tax benefits, etc.

I think it would benefit you to have an knowledgeable agent to help facilitate, negotiate, and walk you through the purchase / inspections and hold their feet to the fire if need be.