A quick search suggested that the following surveys could be completed in the diligence phase of self storage facility acquisitionBoundary Survey: ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey: Topographic Survey: Site Planning Survey: Floodplain Survey: As-Built Survey: I'm curious which of these are necessary versus nice to have

If you're planning on using traditional financing, your DTI will come into play.

New RVP flooring and painting walls, trim, and ceilings are also included in this cost.Deck additionWith space to enjoy the great outdoors continuing to be high on home-hunters’ wishlists, a deck addition is a great investment, even if you plan on selling soon.

And planning to take rent via cashier check/money order. 

This is more for future financial planning, but it will incorporate REI for the meantime.

I have quite some questions that need your help: For tenant screening, I plan to do the routine background (eviction, criminal) screening and credit check.

I think @Scott Trench brings up a great point when he says "Many investors who don't know what that inflection point is will continually leverage thirsting for more, and ultimately wish they’d listened to Dave", but I plan on borrowing until the grave if the numbers make sense for my children and grandchildren.

The water in fact reached the baseboards of the second floor when the owner noticed it.

If you love the events, you have to plan and adjust to make those.

I definitely plan on paying for the pro version (it’s like $75 a year or something).