A buddy of mine @Brian Green is a local real estate expert there in Saratoga.

You'd probably want to search locally for this - if in West Virginia, first search would be local banks/credit unions or SBA loan providers

Ensure the facility is legally permitted to operate as self-storage4.Evaluate the local market conditions, including occupancy rates, rental rates, and competition from other nearby storage facilities.

Hi BP Community - I've had a few coffees with local investors in recent weeks, and have really enjoyed the conversations.

Prioritize education through online classes and local meetings, cultivate a network of experienced professionals, and stay current on market trends and rehab prices to ensure successful transactions.

Send him a letter, emphasize that you are personally yourself the end-buyer, include proof of funds, include something attesting to you being financeable (unless your proof of funds is for the full cash purchase price).If he owns 20 local businesses, good chance he's in at least one chamber of commerce, and if he's not, he 100% knows people that are, who will spill the beans and offer to do an intro if you mention you're interested in buying a gas station over a beer or a meal (there's probably like 3 people in that city that fit this description, why not get introduced to all 3?)

I'm looking to surround myself with like minded individuals and would love to attend some local meetups as I start this new journey.

Sounds like you have a good handle on the local market.

This would cover your biggest risk, which is liability lawsuit if someone is injured on the trampoline.Regarding the shed, was it installed in compliance with all local municipality statutes?

This makes cash flowing properties hard to come by imo.Several of my local investor club buddies are sitting on the sidelines, selling some inventory and building a cash hoard.Happy to help with info - as always - do your due diligence and do not blindly listen to some random poster on web sites.Good luck