Going turnkey is a smart choice given your time constraints, just make sure you have a property management in place to handle the proeprties for you. 

They prevent bedbugs from entering or escaping mattresses.Routine Inspections: Regularly check mattresses, bed frames, and furniture for signs of bedbugs (small black spots, eggs, or live bugs).Furniture Choice: Choose furniture with metal or plastic legs instead of wood, as bedbugs are less likely to infest non-porous surfaces.Bedbug Traps: Place bedbug traps under bedposts and other furniture legs to catch any potential bedbugs before they become a problem.Professional Cleaning: Schedule routine deep cleans between guest stays, and if you ever suspect bedbugs, hire a pest control professional immediately.Clear Guidelines: Educate your cleaning staff on how to spot bedbugs early, and encourage them to report any signs immediately.These steps will help you set up a smooth, well-managed STR that’s ready to generate revenue while maintaining a good relationship with your LTR tenants.

Yes, it could be the signs of a certain personality defect, but it just as likely could be the sign of a young 20 something being "young n dumb" making poor choices. 

Financing is key, and many investors use mortgages to leverage their money and control larger properties.

I decided 22 years ago that listening to uninformed agents was over so I got my brokers license and started what has now grown into a large Real Estate investment company with many agents helping other to find and manage their little to large personal plots.

In some cases the cash flow may interfere with a choice so we go with the property with the most equity.

They've mandated its demolition but have allowed me to build an even larger addition (500 sq ft).The city is requesting building plans for this new addition.

With larger companies, it can be hard to get to the right person.

Our house is one of the larger lake homes in the area so it caters to large groups.  

Kevin - One of the larger REIA's in the country is right in Philadelphia.