Random, unassigned and apparently unpaid for storage, absolutely not.

There is an abundance of types of assets between storage, multifamily, retail, and many more you need to first find what you want to get into. 

Some dealers would be excited to do some spec homes if they dont have to pay space rent (we call them storage agreements here in SoCal).

My worst Airbnb experience was in a house with tons of sloppy homemade storage and clutter (the bed I slept in was a bunk bed but top bunk was loaded with misc. crap), unclean shared spaces (toothpaste flecks on mirror and all over sink, floss hanging out of the trash can), only one thin towel that I had to ask for, bad outlet access, and no top sheet on the bed.

If you're from the area you know NoVA isn't the easiest place to traditionally buy.I have a storage unit full of good-quality furniture that I'd love to make use of (and save on that monthly bill).

With their expertise, they've successfully managed a multi-7 figure wholesale operation and have made significant strides in both the residential and self-storage investment sectors.

While there is no such thing as “inflation-proof,” self-storage is inflation-resistant.

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.

You could consider keeping it empty and using it for your own storage.

Of course I really love the ADU in the multi family space where you can build multiple ADU's on one lot as well as convert non livable space like car ports, breezeways, and storage areas to livable units so long as you meet fire egress.As to Dan's comments, I agree that appraisals are not coming in to the cost to build in many cases (but not all cases) which can trap equity which is why I have specifically stated numerous times the importance of a long term hold (bare minimum of 5 years and 10 years better).