We were on the side of selling given today’s market climate to be safe because we don’t see us keeping it in the long run if things do go down within a 5 year time frame.

Finding a tenant in late Nov, or Dec to February can be real challenging (and I am in a mild climate).  

Hi Juliana, I wanted to share some insights regarding the current approach many of our investors are taking this year when it comes to new investments and property management.We’re currently working with around 30 investors, and given the current economic climate, most of them are adopting a strategic mindset: using 2025 as a year to build capital, collect income, and prepare for stronger investment moves in 2026.In other words, many see this year as less favorable for purchasing properties—which is also affecting sellers.

However, given the current economic climate, real estate climate, mortgage rates and the low rate I currently have on the home ( 3%) I'm debating on whether I'd even be able to purchase another property and have it be a good investment.

My guess is between the current climate of both loosening the reigns around private offerings, the reduced restrictions on businesses, and the general reduction of agency autonomy, any SEC complaints are falling on deaf ears.Additionally, the optics of these cases will not warrant adequate political attention to get regulators attention. 

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Then you have a huge reduction in cost when doing parking - gravel as a base over cement (like in a climate controlled facility).

While that's certainly not ideal, my leverage was low to start with and my loan maturities were ten years so I have staying power to sell into a better market.Looking ahead, anything I'd buy would have to cash flow out of the gate in a higher-rate climate. 

Purchase price: $800,000 Cash invested: $100,000 12k ft2 Unit A class Climate Controlled Storage Facility What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Everyone said it best @Christine Brown.It took us about 7 years to save up the down we needed while raising 3 kids and then I get hit with a disabling neurological disorder but everything worked out.It took us about 2 years to find the right property and move on it.You sound pretty young so you have time.