@William MurdenIf there is a broker involved they might have looked at the supply index but I've rarely seen brokers do that and even then I'd do my own due diligence on it.I recommend picking up a copy of the Self Storage Almanac from Mini Storage Messenger.https://www.ministoragemessenger.com/product/2018-self-storage-almanac/As far as doing your own research on the supply index, @Mark Byrge is correct.

But if the article is correct, and I go to sell the home later, I would owe 25% of whatever depreciation I took this year later on down the road. 

@Mindy Jensen That is correct; however,  I'm using a mobile version of the website while on my phone, not the app.

@Joe Edwards-Hoff I stand corrected!

Enough of the past... and on to my part time path to freedom : First deal closed with a partner back in October - Owner carry 4plex, no money down (Big thanks to the owner and their pay it forward mindset).

I greatly appreciate any comments/corrections you have on my calculation!

You are correct in that I will be putting the title under my name. 

He had the cash.I know, right now, prices here are going up like crazy, but I think a correction is coming, so waiting a bit won't hurt you.

You are correct it could take years, wealth growth is a life long process.

. ;-) NO comparison, you are correct.