I ensure all my facilities have the following security measures:- camera system- main office fire/security system- keypad entry gate- adequate lightingMy managers also conduct what we call lock checks in the facility every day to help ensure all units that should be secure are secure, and that all is where it should be (there are no broken or cut locks, locks are on rented units, etc.). 

Another natural transition that the 1031 allows for is for you to sell in an appreciation dominated market (speaking of your sub par cap rate) and move into a less appreciation but more NOI market. 

Some metro areas will be effected much more than others but I don’t know anywhere that is completely isolated from the whims of Mother Nature.

In hell, we use natural gas to keep the fires going and the souls a cookin’!

Copper sulfate is highly soluble in water, and copper is a natural, essential mineral.

What I've learned "thus far" is that to self manage them effectively, you need systems in place, adequate cash flow, and reserves to keep up with everything (maintenance, vacancies, evictions, etc.).

@Fahren FonacierNo, just carry adequate liability insurance and you'll be fine to get started.

In residential down here in the cities we use natural gas.

It's not the shortage of land that controls development, it is the shortage 'supply chain' control of natural resources (water, wood, etc) and financial motivation that is presently moving our marketplace in this direction. 

Also Study the past hurricanes and natural disasters issues.