Wow, how things have changed.Today, with everything at your finger tips, doing deals in this wonderful electronic society is  easier, quicker and more profitable.

This is especially important in a society that increasingly demands instant gratification ("Why can't I get a phone app to do everything related to the investment with just one click"?)

Until there is a cultural shift in the USA society of buying & hoarding more, more, more, or until we get over our addiction to "stuff", Self Storage seems like a very good Asset Class to be.Please note that I am privy to a Town Hall Call where we discuss the state of the Self Storage Industry, the Economy, and the Markets in general, including Acquisitions & Dispositions, Development & Conversions, Equity Markets, Debt Markets, & so forth from the perspective Investors, Owners, Operators, Managers, Brokers, Lenders, etc.  

.: Originally posted by @Mark Cruse:With everything we see daily in society and basic things you can pull up with google, it perplexes me that people dont understand that this kind of thing exists.

Unlike some, I considered my current job an asset and it’s future against judgements, so it is important for me to get this right from the get go especially in the sue happy society we live in.

In an urban area like where I'm at, if you make the choice to get into this as a DIY handyman buy-and-hold investor like me, you learn your neighborhoods, you work on your landlording people skills, you work on your handyman skill set, you work on your understanding of residential construction and its history in your area, and it's pretty difficult to completely fall on your face in the beginning.

 I cant help but feel that we as a society are distancing ourselves from personal interaction.

Real Estate is not so easy in the urban areas.

Generally, such large urban areas that don't fall under "flyover country" have a higher appreciation potential.

Currently living in this SFH (relocated from Bay Area, Cali) while we plan out our next investment.Had literally no investment experience or knowledge with these transactions, but after seeing what could be done with a little common sense (and good timing), I'm optimistic about what can be done with more experience and knowledge.Life goals: 1) To spend more time with my family 2) To give back to family, friends and society (philanthropy) 3) To volunteer my time to great causes 4) To invest in great ideas 5) Leave a legacy for those I loveReal Estate goals: 1) Hustle and do what it takes to meet my life goals 2) Still planning my ideal REI strategy, but it ultimately would involve having a large portfolio of cash flow positive properties to live off and continue to fund investments.