Demographics fit MF well here.

Will, I'd like to hear about this too, things like whether or not expansion is permissible, are there zoning issues, demographics-will the area support the business, are there other storage facilities in the area, if so, go in and ask if they are full.

Sophie: if you google the zip code there will be demographic information that can give you a start to understand the area.

I'm using ListSource and I know what I want to choose geographically, but the other aspects of the list criteria are a little confusing; mortgage types, demographics, property types etc.What sort of things should I be considering in building a list to target possible sellers?  

I was compiling a demographics report for some of my buyers and fell in love with it.

You should probably focus in on what type of neighborhood or demographic you'd like to target.

Does the demographics of metro Atlanta 2014 look the same as that of 1991 - 2006 or different?

There are firms out there that sell lists of names/addresses for just about any demographic you can think of.

Based on the demographics of the zip code and a number of properties in need of repair selling for $7,000 your return would not be enough for me to look at the property.My Experience tells me that you may be able to pick up a similar property for closer to $30,000 even if you have to buy one in need of rehab.

Grazie Aaron lolWelcome to BP.You will find this forum to be a great source for knowledge on RE.A tip moving forward.Spend more time doing due diligence on the people you will be working with rather than the actual stats or demographics of a particular area.Thanks and see you around the forums.Have a great day.