Some additional context, I'm not necessarily looking to build an empire.

Migrants are building empires in the US—quietly.

For flooring I use Empire as they will come to your property and give discounts on the spot.

.🏦 Grant Opportunities and IncentivesSeveral state and local incentive programs may reduce project costs and support adaptive reuse:Restore NY Grant ProgramProvides funding for redevelopment of underutilized or blighted propertiesEligible for up to $2 million per project, depending on municipality sizePrioritizes reuse over new constructionNY Empire State Development (ESD) GrantsOffers capital support for projects that create jobs or enhance infrastructureMay apply if the self-storage facility includes mixed-use or light commercial componentsBrownfield Cleanup Program (BCP)If the industrial site is eligible, investors can receive tax credits for cleanup and redevelopmentLocal Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs)May provide property tax abatements (PILOT agreements), sales tax exemptions, and low-interest financingEngaging with local planning departments and economic development councils early in the process can help identify available resources.🧮 Key Metrics to ConsiderMetricTypical Range (Upstate NY)Conversion Cost (PSF)$40–$70Monthly Rent (PSF)$1.00–$1.50Cap Rate6.5%–8.5%Vacancy Rate8%–15%Typical ROI8%–12%Stabilization Timeline12–24 months🔍 Final ConsiderationsBefore moving forward with a conversion project, investors should conduct a thorough feasibility study including:Local self-storage supply and demandTraffic counts and visibilityZoning and permitting analysisBuilding condition and environmental risksExit strategies and management optionsSelf-storage remains one of the most stable sectors in CRE, especially when combined with the cost efficiency of industrial reuse.

I will leave your with two of the most important aspects behind and visionary entrepreneur:1. always work in the shadows rather the spotlight, no one sees all the hard work, blood sweat and tears put into building an empire they only see the end result and either scold or praise you thereafter.

Investment Info:

Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $168,260

Cash invested: $41,000

he in lots of her picturesBuilding an empire together!

Flipping houses for rookies and the flip empire will always be 2 of my go To podcasts.

I think that's a great start to begin building your empire.

What is happening in the stock market is fraudulent, it should be illegal but our politicians are participating -   another symptom of a collapsing empire