These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

This is just the opinion of an Internet stranger, but starting out your REI journey with a non-cashflowing townhome feels a bit FOMO.

This is not meant to sound snobby but as someone who transitioned from residential to commercial real estate (self storage is one of the assets we invest in), I'd highly recommend you get some training/mentoring/coaching in self storage before trying to acquire an asset that size.

spring training stadium in the north part. 

Before the internet was what it is today.  

My best advice for you from my experience is to network and become apart of facebook groups and other groups on the internet for small businesses and or investor pages.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

@Steven Rosenfeld,I know that this may sound really obvious , but in my humble opinion, you may not want to state your detailed, personal , money amounts on the internet.

We as Realtors not only go through many hours of training before passing an exam, we are also held to continue to take classes to keep our knowledge of the ever changing laws in real estate. 

A company that offers regular training opportunities is also a must.