I love that you have found passion in REI and have laid down a path to success with your three approaches.Of the 3 activities you are in, do you prefer one over the others? 

Needing advice: What loan options are best for a small-time landlord purchasing a 5 plex.

One of them I have used personally. 

Quote from @Walter Bowser: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Walter Bowser: Turnkey is great for a first time investor.

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It takes the same time to underwrite and work the file, but won't yield anywhere near the profit for them of a $300k loan.

I have another one for you. 

@Sarah Hadassah Negrón a lot of what @Drew Sygit mentioned, but mostly it is not a good use of your time and bandwidth.

Then next year buy another one.

Many investors fall into this "do-it-all" trap, believing no one else can handle things as well as they can.