It looks like crime is higher in this neighborhood, but is mentioned as being one of the best sub-markets for investors in numerous articles.

I kind of see it as being treated in own category via SchE. 

.$1M so you have numerous options that align with your budget and plan.  

In addition, having a mentor that has experience in this category is also something I am interested in. 

(not just financial independence)If you are looking to change careers here what you should look for:A job you will like (do the soul-searching time to get this one right, it is worth the time)A job that pays well (see MHI above)A job that is in demandTake at least two career quizzes that are big and reputable and find the jobs your personality type will enjoy (#1) that AVERAGE close to the MHI (#2), and then look at job sites and make sure that are NUMEROUS people looking for people in that career. (#3) You need to satisfy ALL THREE!!!

Interest rates are at the lowest point, in fact, in negative interest category, and with your approach, OP would have to refi in five years due to the balloon.

For those who have investments in self-storage or other real estate categories touted as "recession proof," how are your investments performing right now?

Two years ago, the city topped the list.San Antonio ranked third nationally among U.S. cities showing the strongest numeric growth since 2010.

Also terribly inaccurate categories, and not tagging costs to units, when that is just a click of a button, on and on and on. 

Because of owning numerous properties, I have to put between 20-30% down depending on my financing mechanism.