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Hey Aidan,The best ways to “add value” to a property are upgrades that improve function, efficiency, and desirability while also supporting higher rents:1.

This overlapped with the roof leak, so we effectively had no fully functional bathroom for several days.

They have origination teams because they are required to via regulations, but they dont really invest in those functions because it's not profitable for them. 

There are some nice "combo" units now, that perform both functions in one, compact unit.Be sure to investigate the actual condition of the existing supply and waste lines for the building, as that will be a major expense and likely overdue for complete replacement unless previously addressed. 

That kind of upfront clarity builds long-term trust.One thing many agents underestimate: investors care less about granite countertops and more about mechanicals, roof age, layout functionality, and exit strategy alignment (rent vs. resale).

"what is the optimal minimum number of units" of an existing and functioning self-storage, needed to make the effort worth doing?

Once work orders are visible, they get managed.You’re right about the gap in tooling — maintenance isn’t a checkbox function.

It wasn’t built to function as a comprehensive tenant screening system and it is simply not reliable enough for properly underwriting tenant risk.You are absolutely right that rentals have to be treated like a business.

The BP forums are a great place to connect with local RE investors and other good points of contact to have.I'd also recommend using the BP Search function to look up topics or people of interest.Depending on your budget, you may have the most BRRRR opportunities ~60-90 minutes outside of NYC (i.e.