What you want to focus on here is something that could match or lower your current living expenses.

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Also VERY good point on being able to frame in a dishwasher panel if I do put in new cabinets.As for the countertop, I plan on installing a lighter color to match the backsplash (maybe a peach color) so it might be best to go with the quartz afterall.

Just doesn’t match up with my goals/strategy/access to funds.

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The right strategy succeeds if it matches the opportunities in those pockets.I hopped into STRs in 2022, bought another one in 2023.

I went to the competition (competitor matched room rate) anyways and stated that I did not appreciate them lying and/or the hidden fees.  

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Next time we won't entertain it but if I was I'd ask for to see a bank account statement showing matching deposits. 

Verify the actual income matches the seller's claims2.Consider hiring a professional appraiser experienced in valuing self-storage properties, especially if traditional bank financing will be used.