A quick search suggested that the following surveys could be completed in the diligence phase of self storage facility acquisitionBoundary Survey: ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey: Topographic Survey: Site Planning Survey: Floodplain Survey: As-Built Survey: I'm curious which of these are necessary versus nice to have

@Max Murin I think you can learn a ton just off of free education with youtube or learning from someone locally and provide free labor.

if you don't have that relationship you need to get on site as often as possible to ensure things are going well or hire a local property manager to oversee things for you and then rent it out for you.

Another option is to find a good local architect, civil engineer, or similiar third party consultant to take a look at it and let you know their thoughts on the viability of developing it. 

Educate yourself on the local market, network with other investors and agents, and always have a solid plan in place before making any investments.

Hey @Mary Carmelo, I'm based in LA and when I'm looking to connect with local investors I google search for local REI meetups, conferences, and even property listings or developments.

Also, stay tuned to the BiggerPockets Podcast and try to attend your local REI meetups to build up a strong network.

@Rami KhaldiThe best way to find people in your area is to attend local meetups.

I've been trying to connect with local wholesalers to get on their distribution lists, so I'm right at the heart of the action.I'm based in McHenry, IL, and I'm on the lookout for tips on finding like-minded people in the area.

.- Huge car buff who loves to go to the local meets and interact with other car enthusiasts.