It is owned by a builder/developer who happens to own the units.

Obviously the size of the lot will dictate how many units I could ultimately get in there but this zoning designation is pretty crazy in what it allows for developers to do.

Develop a system to find motivated sellers who agree to terms with no money down.

He's employed me to list 4 private bedrooms on AirBnB, and to develop a way to automate the rental system. 

The neighborhoods are getting more and more safe through community development.

You might also be able to partner with a land developer.

I think they are hurting for cash, since they didn't complete building the rest of the development (empty lots).

If anyone else has been down this road (newbie venturing into a self-storage development project), I'd welcome any insight or recommendations!!!

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