Quote from @James McGovern: @Chris Seveney if a person hasn't paid their bills, they should lose their right to privacy and this should be supported in law well there is no longer debtors prison either.Although there is one state I am aware of where the lender either must or does allow inside inspection prior to auction and drum roll that state is Hawaii..

They will sometimes cover some of the damage with lots of back and forth.Look into companies like Waivo and Safely.

That gives you better comps and an idea of what is selling and how fast.

Those type of hunts that are a more rare and special kind of thing. 

.: Quote from @Nate Marshall: Why does it seem so many gurus (of any industry) seem like they just got out of prison.

@James Hamling   Again from the other post think of Self Storage as "War" and strategy. 

I read your post, and here are some of my thoughts posed as questions.

It’s a rite of passage.

Rents historically have appreciated near top of nation and the appreciation this century is near top of nation.  

I’m a BIG believer in cash reserves - like 15%+ of your assets.