Traveling in Malta and now in Florence Italy for new years.  About an 8 hour time difference but our alarm systems are 24/7.  Got an alarm the other night.  Called our local sheriff department.  They called back about...

Does anyone know a property manager that supports small self-storage rentals in addition to residential rentals?

And most regret it.I'll make the opposite case: it is VERY hard to screw up when buying i.e. a duplex in good condition in a desirable neighborhood and either self-manages or hire a quality PM to manage.To any new investor who is reading this: In real estate cost and risk have an inverse relationship.

I believe their is a strategy here to acquire, stablize and liquidate along the way to build a self funding cash machine.  

Without accounting for management fees (I have not yet decided if I will try to self manage), and with planning to raise rents to typical market of $825 for each of the smaller units, and $1200 for the larger unit, does this seem like a worthy first investment? 

Your enthusiasm is inspiring, and I’m confident you’ll find your way.

(I think they charge around $110 last I looked.) 8 years later the tenant they placed is still there but I have self managed for the last 5 years as rents have climbed to $3,500. 

Ideally, you pick a good property that is self-sustaining.

Whether that is most contractors, hiring an engineer, or getting self-educated.

Have you considered moving those funds into a self-directed IRA (SDIRA)?