As we grow older, it will be a topic we will be dealing with more and more.Thanks for sharing!

We're also able to evaluate our rates, and keep pace with inflation, on a monthly and quarterly basis because of shorter term leases.Now we syndicate larger self-storage deals and work with passive investors.

Another system is InvestorFuse which is specialized for real estate investors and their deal pipeline. 

Cashflow is tight on most deals as rents have not fully kept up with home prices/insurance/taxes/operating expenses.

Let a future buyer deal with the mini split an electrical panel upgrade if they choose too.   

The anonymity isn't near as big a deal as people make it out to be. 

I would not cancel the deal- I would allow the seller to do his thing, then schedule a final walkthrough  and bring a 3rd party with me (contractor, handyman or inspector). 

Any suggestions on how to best structure the deal in order to put down less cash or be able to take the cash out if I buy it low enough?

I like double siding not even for the money but because the deal runs SOOO smoothly and you can get a deal that makes everyone happy knowing what each side wants.

I believe in nj I have to work under a broker for 35 deals befor I'm allowed to go off on my own (not quite sure).