Will they recognize this location has a high barrier to entry and the current yardi metrics for existing storage is 1 sqft/capita, versus the Iowa metric is 7 sqft/capita. 

There are no barriers to entry for anyone to advertise themselves as a lender.

The barrier to entry is so low, so there are soooo many agents have no clue what they are doing.

The barrier for entry is too easy. 

Since you're making it possible for anyone to gain entry to the property, they can register to get a code, show the property to people, collect a deposit, then disappear while the "tenant" moves in.  

Reach out to the agent that represented the buying party (they are now the current owners) with an offer to present to their past client.A few reasons this works 1) the buyer's agent info is easily accessible and most respond to text within a few minutes. 2) The buyer's agent is a warm entry point and the offer is typically given more serious consideration. 3) The buyer's agent is given an excuse to re-engage a past client so there's a very high likelihood your offer gets into the right hands- this is especially valuable when the buying entity is obscured via LLCs which makes finding reliable phone numbers more difficult.

The attorney can also then assist you with creating the following compliant with all federal, state and local laws:1) Rental Application2) Lease & Pet Addendum3) Renewal documents4) Nonpayment Warning Letters5) Eviction Letters & Notices6) Legal Entry Notices7) Security Deposit & Release of Liability Letters8) Vendor Contracts with insurance and other requirements9) MoveIn & MoveOut Procedures to Share with Tenants10) Etc.Hope this helps!

Many new investors look to turnkey to get started, as it provides an entry point that requires less hands-on and allows an investor to participate in markets that offer higher returns.

I am fairly handy, and like doing some basic work, so for about $50 of material (1x2's) and maybe 3-4 hours, I can make a geometric feature wall in the living room, or a board and batten effect in entry area.Cleaning up landscaping and a couple bags of mulch also go a very long way.I have done new railings on small front porch, to replace the old wrought iron rusted ones for few hundred dollars...

Wholesaling is most always the easiest point of entry into the real estate hustle.