Questions and interest in turn-key properties

[James V.]

I'm new to the site and have been pouring through the content for the past two weeks.

My wife and I are interested in out-of-state rental investment opportunities (we live in the Southern California) and need to match the right market and team with our goals.

Our position:

• We are focused on long term buy/hold investments
• Good neighborhoods are KEY (I don't fully appreciate      the rating scales yet A, B?)
• Financials must calculate
• Prefer 20 year mortgage terms

What we (think) we need/want:

• Turn-key properties
• Favorable local market conditions and trends
• Local team of proven professionals (there seem to be      plenty of folks that are more marketer than player)
• Steady stream of rental income in 20 years

First steps: Where should we be looking – Who should we be taking to?

If we choose to buy multiple SFR's, do you diversify markets, or find a team you trust and stick with them?

Cheers - James