. - Costs and Returns : In overly general terms the cost of doing business in Oregon, (especially on complex property types) is more manageable in Oregon in comparison to let's say...California?

I am in the business.

I am in the business.

The schools ignore personal finance and business and hence people enter the world totally clueless as to basic concepts of business and finance.  25 years ago when I was financing small investors I made a loan to the purchaser of a small 12 unit apt complex.  

That said, these days most good contractors are so busy you might be deep in line trying to get one to run a project. 

personal would be fine, but I would get a business credit card.

But that seems like a lot of busy work.

But 1500 per month isn't that expensive if it helps you motivate, analyze, close and properly operate a self storage business it was just an investment in your growth towards your goals.

It’s a job/business, not investing 3.

Aggressive marketingWe currently have a fairly aggressive marketing strategy but there is always room for improvement.With the current NAR settlement, we will no longer be able to market commissions to agents on the MLS.