@Jarel Terry This is a slippery slope...there are dozens of possible contracts that can be used across different asset classes...and vary by city or municipality...your best bet is to have an attorney draft one...not that expensive.

Petersburg area has an 11% chance of feeling the impacts of a hurricane in any given year, so I don't know why you'd take such a risk when Arizona is measurably a safe bet. 

@Mike MineYour best bet is to BRRR in the suburbs.

Best bet is to prepare to close it yourself and take title.

Both of those are VERY rough and I would bet they impact property values.

If you want to run a construction company, then study construction management.Right now your best bet is to build your knowledge base and your network.

Reggie,Your best bet is really to speak with a securities attorney first.

I'll bet they are worth more than you think.On the HELOC; if you have a lot of equity in your primary residence, it's a great way to get temporary funds.

I bet I could get the property for around 85k which would put it well above the 1% rule, but Im wondering for my first rental if it is better to have it fresh so I can find renters myself?

I'm not a betting man but if I was I would bet that your foray into self storage will be the catalyst to getting you out of your day job (if that's what you want).