Few points from my own experience in Cleveland so far. 1.

The majority of these companies are more marketing organizations; I have never had a great experience with them.

Maybe someone out there can help with a reference or experience for this scenario. 

Happy to share my experiences.

Would they feel more of a pleasant experience while communicating with a business or the actually owners themselves?

This is my personal experience so farI'm sharing Josh Young who manages our Az property and has been everything he said and more.

Northeast Florida can offer some fantastic opportunities for cash-flowing properties, and networking with fellow investors here on BiggerPockets is a fantastic step in the right direction.As you prepare for the Rookie Boot Camp in May, here are a few tips to help you make the most of your networking efforts:Participate in Discussions: Feel free to join in on discussions, pose questions, and provide your opinions or experiences in the forums.

does anyone have any experience with investing in self storage?

I can tell you from experience that you can only taking flipping so far before it becomes extremely difficult to scale. 

To start, I’m sorry some of you have had negative experiences with Lance.