Assuming this is an investment property, keeping track of your expenses and income in a separate bank account (not personal) and ideally holding the property in an LLC 

We're based out of California, but have a solid team in Atlanta, including a contractor and realtor.Due to the distance, we've had some challenges with in-person meetups.

One person is extrapolating out the depths of the inner city to the entire market as far as long term viability for investment, when the other person is actually considering A/B neighborhood buy and hold. 

The council person is pushing for developments in the area and so they location as a whole is pro growth. 

Market OverviewThe Los Angeles self-storage market showed signs of stabilization in Q1 2024 after experiencing some softening in 2023.

Make sure whatever brokerage you go to allows you to have a personal deal.

So it could end up being a drawn out legal battle that I wouldn't want to be involved in as a renter living there personally. 

I am not an attorney just my experienced investor's guess. 

They'd be able to give a lot more personalized advice versus what you might find on public forums such as these.That being said, there's a variety of strategies you might be able to employ.

I have seen it personally over the last 20 plus years of funding deals in those cities I spend time there I see it..