Self Storage Project Worksheet Drive up StorageNotes:Land$200,0004 acres at $50,000/acreSurvey$7,000Site, elevation and building layoutFence$30,000Black chainlinkGate system$25,000Automated rolling 20ftEngineerif needed; $30,000 to $60,000Dirt work$15,000Slight roll, no dirt brought on siteBuilding demoif needed, $15,000 to $60,000Electrical- site$7,000building lighting and office if needed, LED.Electric polesif needed; $2,000 per pole.

Sometimes the "condition" question can be as simple as the home showing clean, good smells, bright light....

Start looking at things that need a light renovation to increase your monthly cashflow and equity. 

Also a lot of lighting.

I would say one of the biggest things I see problems with is guests coming in and clicking buttons right away.I think it is necessary to have laminated signs that tell guests how to use things like pool + spa remotes, A/C, specific lights if they are high tech (mood lights, color changing lights), and other things that a guest can get confused on and mad that it isn't working properly.

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.

I was going to paint the cabinets, add recessed lights and have the whole room plastered and repainted.

Typically, leverage can be a great tool in Real Estate but it seems like your options are exhausted on that front and the landscape with rates adds alot of risk.

How are your numbers looking in light of the fact that prices are stagnant or falling in most markets? 

This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.