@Cenddie Alaban there is a lot to your post so I will try to tackle it in pieces.For the most popular loan types (FHA/Conventional/VA/USDA) these loans are actually regulated by the federal government.  

@Mike D'Arrigo I started focusing on those markets because they seem to be very popular with investors here on BP.

Also see if the university has any free bus routes as students will also tend to live in those locations.Advertising suggestion: student newspapers are a fairly popular source for finding housing

To get it in that condition would be roughly (and I've estimated high on all of it)Upgrade to hardwoods on second floor, and refinish first floor. 12KPaint interior 5KUpgrade appliances and plumbing fixtures. 5KUpgrade electrical fixtures (some have been upgraded to stylish black wrought iron look which is popular here) 2KNew HVAC first floor (second floor HVAC replaced already) 5KLandscaping 5K (this may be really high, but I figure it pads the other numbers in case something comes up)Total rehab 34KSo we've had some investors come and look at the house and offers range from 290-300K.

You can also go with the grey subway tiles which are also popular (at least here in CA)

I tend to lean towards the latter, but it could really go either way.Because turnkey providers...bigger companies who sell turnkey properties...have gotten so popular, more often than not when people refer to turnkeys, they are talking about properties sold by these providers.

Champions Real Estate school is a popular one.

Hi Stephan,This seems to be a very popular and effective way to fund rehab deals.

This is not the popular option as it costs money to replace it outright but I typically spend $800 or so installed.

VRBO/Airbnb vacation rentals are also extremely popular in all parts of Scottsdale (to cater to Spring Training, Golf, auto shows, horse shows, etc).