So, boom days of the 80's or late 90's cannot really repeat themsleves.Today, I believe that the growth in the Spanish market will be more gradual and sustained, which hopefully in the long run, won't lead to another property depression as we've seen in the last 7 years. 

I would not weight any "training" very heavily where the only thing the "students" had to say about it is "I learned a lot". 

Then you fill the rest by yourself at full street rates and gradually squeeze sparefoot out as thier customers move out and you refill without their help.There are other self storage aggregator sites worth looking at too.  

As stated each state has specific rules landlords must follow and if the follow those regulations tenants lies will carry no weight in court. 

I recommend using your VA loan to purchase a foreclosure property or a property you can purchase below market value and make gradual improvements over time with the money you are saving by owner vs renting.

As long as you obtain a POF (proof of funds) letter from the HML, most sellers will give your offer similar weight to a cash offer. 

Many available units in same complex around same price but also gradually lowering.

I/we have owned for 4 yrs now, and as I've gradually increased rents and thus NOI, the property value has increased significantly (also compressed cap rates where i'm at), and my partner is seeking a buyout, which I'm game for.Applying for a refi, and just now got the proposed terms: 1.2M Loan at 7% for 5yr term/30yr amortized.. sheesh..My thoughts: I really want to get liquidity/equity out, which in this case I can get out a good 350k at least, as there's "blood in the streets" across many investing asset classes, and I believe I can get amazing entries/returns over the next 24 months, and definitely/easily "beat" the 7% cost of money here for this loan, BUT 7%, dang, that's highest loan I've ever signed for by far..Anywho, not seeking an "answer" but more or less some thoughts, a "what would you do?"

If that doesn't work ratchet things up gradually.  

It cannot handle any pinpoint weight so in one bathroom it has bowed up under the cabinet legs.