Kenny said, we are starting to see a structure where Operators provide 10% with no upside.

That is not recession resistant, nor is it very fun to own and operate. 

Now I don't know how your self storage operates, so I won't speak on it. 

They operate nationally so may be worth a call.

My partner and I have a great wholesaling operation here, and we have a network of other wholesalers, handymen, and realtors to help you.Message me whenever you’re in town so we can get together.

The experienced small mom and pop operator can still make a good living pitted against these two groups.

There is a house down the street operating like a car shop.

We could only get a loan if we purchased with an LLC - this was an increased cost because with four partners we had to get a lawyer involved to help us file the LLC and operating agreementFees were a lot higher, for example, the commercial lender required an LLC doc reviewIf we can get the rehab done soon enough, we'll be able to refinance in as little as 3 months because commercial loans have much shorter seasoning requirementsOtherwise, the loan underwriting and process was very similar to a hard money lender. 9.375% rate with 2 points + some closing fees. 

We had found our true professional passion in life.Today my wife and I operate a few high-end Short Term Rentals (STRs) in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh.

If you can identify a way to help other people do any of the following, you will be much more likely to find a MF partner: sourcing deals, sourcing capital, securing debt, underwriting and due diligence, execution of a value-add program, securing the operational side, etc. etc.