I would not anticipate much turnover so could be good cash flow over the long run, the question is the long-term appreciation… depends on your strategy and weather you’d be managing themselves or relying on unknown local property manager, contractors, etc.

Self storage is a business, not just real estate. 

I think you might be googling the wrong terms and of course google is no replacement for local knowledge/help….The “notice to quit” requirement is 10 days.

What assets: real estate/land, buildings, water rights, licenses?

I'm particularly drawn to Columbus, Ohio.I would love to connect with an investor-friendly real estate agent in Ohio to help guide me through the journey.

See here:  SMS Marketing for Real Estate boasts an impressive 98% open rate and has become a go-to marketing method for many Real Estate Investors.

I live in Missouri, and am looking to dabble in real estate.

If it's going to be your first investment out of state, I would tell you to build a solid team of your CORE 4: with a good Real Estate Agent, Contractor, Property manager, and attorney.

Real estate is illiquid.

Does anyone have a rule of thumb for how much cashflow one should be getting for every million dollars of debt on real estate?