As such, one of the biggest drivers of mortgage rates are other options investors have for returns.

Ways to Achieve Buying a Property in TylerYou have several options to consider if you want to invest in Tyler without a 20% down payment:- FHA Loan: If you're willing to live in the property for a while, an FHA loan might be an option.

I’ve Identified several locations within my region that, based on the trends in  residential development seem to be under supplied and positioned to be great potential locations for new climate control self storage. 

I can't speak to options available to you but one thing came to mind when reading through your post ... 

The S.O.T.A program works well, and is a good option to get a tough to rent vacancy filled if you invest in a low income area.The process of getting the deal done with them is pretty simple but pack your patience though if you get a bad case worker, you'll need it.

this would never work for Abnb   Anytime I have booked an airbnb this has been an option on some of them

Lastly, when i try and call them to speak to my property manager 99% of the time I wind up having to submit a note in their portal and wait for a call back.As to to the new garage door that will be installed by the tenant, I wish they would be more involved, giving the tenant some options of companies to call, and to walk them through the repair process.Am i wrong in any of these thoughts or concerns about my current PM---or---do i need to let the property manager do their thing and learn to take a step back?

You want to "out position" them. 

Now, I need private or hard money to do the rehab but no one wants to be in 2nd position after the seller.

This past winter i signed a tenant for three months with options to extend monthly until spring summer.