Also, pick a farm area where you get to know that one particular area really well and focus on that in the beginning, also maybe try direct marketing, posting fliers in mailboxes to see if you get any bites.

I tried using the link in your profile but didnt work.

It's only been one year and it's running so smoothly that I decided to try and jump in myself.I cold-called storage facilities in my area and found one interested in selling.

Should I ask for a contact at the school and try confirm he is going there?

Unfortunately you are going to get different answers from different people, especially from Realtors trying to solicit business in their market.What I have been noticing is that even in landlord friendly markets, prices are high.

The number of days probably don't matter, but it would look fishy if you moved a renter in on December 31 and then tried to cost seg it that year.

I currently have 2 SFH properties in my portfolio and I’m trying to grow.

I have mentioned a few times on BP For all these folks trying to bust into the business but need to make money this is a great way to learn details and make cash without having to spend much if any money other than a computer scanner printer phone. 

I am currently trying to find one that does 10% down.

You may have to pass a city inspection - one of ours is every 4 years unless fails, then it’s every year; some require lead-free certificate or testing between tenants; one of ours now requires a smoke alarm report and a new certificate that tenant must sign saying they know their rights, eviction won’t happen if ypu don’t have that for court.