@Arya ChenTo initiate a self-storage deal, work with a specialized broker, preferably from networks like the Self Storage Association or commercial real estate firms.

You are making this more complicated by trying to fit each square idea into a round hole.Real Estate comes in two flavors.

The article below is an informative summary of how a personal residence can be leveraged to lower the barrier of entry into real estate investment.https://www.businessinsider.com/live-in-flip-avoid-capital-g...

A common mistake I observe are investors focused on unit count rather than the fundamentals of the underlying real estate that's being bought.

I could obtain a real estate loan here, but interest rates are crazy high.

While I am surprised at that, I also think it is the proper way to view real estate.I always go back to my first vacation rental purchase as an example:  In 2005, I bought a beautiful, 2-acre creek-side cabin in Cosby (near Gatlinburg) for $240,000. 

Either way, I am always interested in talking real estate with other investors, especially locals.  

Very helpful for all Cleveland real estate investors.  

Hey guys,I'm a local real estate investor & agent in Watertown NY.  

I'm in the process of setting up an investment fund and I'm considering two different deal structures to offer to potential investors. I'd love to get your feedback on which option you think is more attractive and why...