Your lucky, your in an area where there is more demand to build Self Storage.  

I got into this as a long-term investment, with the hopes of my expenses being covered while I live rent free and watch my equity build over time.

We are hoping to start investing in real estate while hopefully also getting my mom a new place, but if that doesnt make financial sense then we will just get a rental property somewhere else Have you thought of building an ADU for your mother?

Otherwise, it's just panhandling, "I have nothing to offer but will you help me buy an apartment building?"

A hotel property owner could pocket an extra $270k a year by building in one of the surrounding towns instead of Worcester.

Once you get to know what other people have done, it will be easier to see what you need to do and use their recommendations to build your team.

I want to use the rent to help me build up a larger emergency fund, to the tune of $20k more than I have right now.

Or the building you run your restaurant out of. 

Hi there - I just wanted to hear some opinions on what everyone thing is the best play in the market going forward. Look forward to hearing all the input and connecting with any interested investors.Cheers everyone!

I recommend you read some books about how to manage properties well, use a strong contract, know that contract inside/out, know your state law inside/out, build policies and procedures to catch and stop problems quickly, know how to screen and select good applicants, etc.An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.