It's definitely competitive, but for those of us who have off-market deal flow there are other options, but those deals are better for seasoned investors and cash or cash-adjacent buyers.

I also like how easy it is to systematize storage operations.

With my income being kind of low at the moment, I am understanding that it may be possible to include 75% of the gross income towards qualifying for a mortgage.I wonder if I can find a limited partner for the down payment cash or perhaps some kind of secondary financing, then refinance the property as soon as it is seasoned.

I know with most deals that I’ve done, a HELOC on just the equity would not be enough to pay off the loan used to acquire the property.Third, it’s common for lenders that do HELOCs to have a seasoning period.

It's more of a total use during peak season concern.

This conversation pairs nicely with, "We'll also be popping by 4x a year for seasonal maintenance checkups" and any other best practice you want to incorporate.In the final analysis most landlords are not professional nor are they skilled. 

We have an opportunity to purchase a 28 unit storage facility. 18 of 28 units are occupied.

I am willing to help whoever helps me to find deals for you just so I can get practice and be more seasoned when I start searching to buy a house in a year or 2. 

Details of the property: Property consists of a 29 unit storage unit made of cinder block and metal roofing and two single wide trailers.

If I do this properly, I’m hoping to eliminate the 6 month seasoning period require to refi and recoup my all in costs.