I'm giving myself 10 years to be successful at this.Turn key properties are best for me right now, as I'm a provider in a clinic and work 3 nights a week in an ER, so my time/energy is limited.Thank you all for any tips, advise or otherwise!

To start real estate investing, learn deal analysis, and understand key metrics like cash flow, cash-on-cash return, cap rate, and gross rent multiplier.

A key step is also meeting with the City and/or all entities who are involved in permitting. 

@Michael Camacci, KP is Key Principle.  

If they say it's a self guided tour with a key code run!

In my experience, cash flow is key, especially for long-term holds, so running a detailed DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) analysis might be a good step here.On the flip side, if you're eyeing faster returns, a flip might be more lucrative.

We aren't zoned for a campground or RV park nor do we want to pursue changing the zoning to that, but keeping it low-key and low-density it doesn't attract attention, nor are we putting massive cap ex into it.

They also have a 'turn key' annuity asset that they can count on for consistent retirement income.

The key is marketing on a wide distribution of channels to get a billboard effect and attract those mid term renters.  

That is key, the consistency, and showing that for what you can get will be the indicator if they work or not.