For those of you that have ever purchased a home at auction - the buyers premium is pretty self explanatory, in this case, it's 5% of the bid amount, earnest money, same thing.

The big truck is generally a very self motivated individual and the beat up van guy will want payment every 30 minutes to keep going.  

They make money by denying claims or providing shoddy repairs.Use the money to self insure instead.

They'll get more traction from mace and a little self-defense training than they will parking 20 feet closer to the building.

I would need to double-check my previous tax returns but it is either taxed as ordinary income or self-employed income. 

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We are part of the group that charges a non-refundable damage waiver fee, i.e. we "self-insure".

I have taken a liking to Self Storage as an investment property and was hoping to get some recommendations on books for the basics when it comes to finding a good deal, properly insuring for any liabilities, mortgage loans etc. 

It sounds like you would almost be like a self managing landlord for these clients.  

Even if you self manage it and somehow get your expenses down to 35%, your still loosing -$83/month.