Right now I pick up the rent check just to check on the house and ensure I get a check in hand on the 1st.

Pick a marketMail and doorknock the h out of itGet deals

This is a simple repair and the correct cement is the vinyl concrete patcher which is high strength and fast setting. 

I wrote an article as well on getting started: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/10145/70092-ge...I would pick one or two of the points and focus and expand.

@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.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

A simple one is to help protect your assets from the risk of lawsuit.

If that's the case and no damage, you simple have to goto the Enforcement office and file for garnishment.I haven't read the recent changes, but usually you can mail the debtors copy to their last known address.

I mean if we are just picking random companies out of thin air....

Or is it simple enough that the price profits are divided amongst the IRA and the individual once the property sold.5.