It counteracts human nature, which is laziness, greediness, self-centeredness.

I am thinking about purchasing land for the intention of using it as a RV & Boat Self Storage.

There is a mortgage so that also adds to the amount desired, though my inexperienced self still feels it would sell for a pretty penny once fixed up.

Quote from @Jeff Brogan: I would hire a trusted expert to get you real numbers, someone that does it in that area all the time (rents out properties/property management). 

Other ways of using SDIRAs could be to invest in syndications, performing  or non-performing debt, precious metals, raw land, precious metals, mobile home parks, self-storage facilities and more. 

In the self storage market, they have ratios based on population to determine demand.

I agree that the best way to make money is self manage your short term rental (not AirBNB, that is a platform).

I prefer small Strip malls or self storage.I need advice on how to find the deals, how to get lending on them and then how to set up the structure.I have flexibility to fly out next month is there are peers who can meet and help me out in their local markets.thanks,Paul 

Self managing multiple rbr properties can be very challenging unless you're @Jeff White!

Bizarre.My wife and I also have a self-directed 401(k) plan, @Tina Artigliere and @Alicia Prokos.