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

Chris,Start looking around locally. 

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.

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

But, as always, don't listen to any of us on the interwebs without doing thorough research and consulting with local professionals.

.  :-)But if you aren't careful and you are overly leveraged (especially if you are using cash out refi's every couple years to use as the down payment on another property), it is easy to see that net worth destroyed by the sometimes wildly fluctuating local real estate market.  

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