Learn, grow, listen to others who've done it and put yourself in uncomfortable scenario.

Are you willing to post or message me the names of companies who routinely practice this?

Geologists such as myself routinely perform pre-purchase inspections of properties to mitigate these risks.

It got uncomfortable in the beginning and I actually quit for a few months.

I'm believing just as I have keys to their unit, I should also have keys to the storage so I can include in my random/routine inspection.  

I havent posted anymore lately as it is all routine and kind of boring.

We routinely get calls from prospects telling of scammers advertising our properties.

Young people seem to have done the best with broad stock exposure and viewing a downturn as a "sale" and just keep on the 401k investment routine and not stress about paper losses for money you don't need for 20+ years.You could also cut back your 401k contibutions to just get the match and save for a down payment on RE....just don't spend it!

However, she made the other tenants in the building very uncomfortable and would let random homeless men in to sleep in the hallway.  

I am experienced enough to take a look at houses and know what I am getting myself into and what to budget for repairs before making an offer.If you are uncomfortable with looking at the property and developing an idea of cost of repairs do you have a trusted contractor that can help or mentor you?