They understood what I was trying to do and had finance other self storage facilities for me.

There are, but these guidelines are in place to protect investors.One way perhaps to find more deal flow that allows sophisticated investors is to go to one of the multi-family conferences or a conference that educates people on private placements.Plenty of talk here on BP of such conferences....you might try the BPCON coming up in the fall in San Diego, Think Multi, Best Ever, Rod Khleif, Brad Sumrok, Grant Cardone, MFIM and probably plenty of others.Most of these are geared towards multi, but there are probably other conferences that focus on other kinds of private placements such as ATMs, self storage, NNN single tenant, industrial, vineyards, and others.Since they can't typically advertise these offerings unless they know you, you have to go network with people.....plus you'll learn a ton at the conferences which will make you a better investor.

I've now decided to focus on finding my first self storage facility.

So first pick something in a sector you like - Multifamily, self storage, retail, supply chain, medical .....Then evaluate the structure itself, The tenants and the lease. 

With muti-fam properties and a self storage facility...you sir are someone I would like to know.

If you are getting started, I’d go with a free solution that offers free online rent payments, maintenance requests, document storage, and easy communication with tenants.

I am looking to get in touch with any self-storage owners/investors in the Central Florida area to discuss their experiences in the business.

Here’s some ideas I’ve had:-converting the barn into storage units and/or boat and RV storage (we live about 25 minutes from a lake)-renting our house out on Airbnb and Vrbo and staying in the apartment while it’s occupied - growing cash crops- raising sheep What could be possible uses of our property that could generate some cash flow?

I have a ring device and noise sensors but I want to have peace of mind in cause Im not in the area so thinking a security company could be a good option to address if a situation escalates to a party and I can't handle remotely. 

It’s a small 2 bed/1 bath property with minimal storage space (essentially one small linen closet).