A lot of people aren't a fan and will not agree with this suggestion, but I actually think Dave Ramsey is a great place to start. 

I’m a big One Thing fan but can’t say I’ve read Mindset!

I'm a big fan of "On the Market" podcast.

Also inspectors frequently will ask how the building footprint was established, plus a survey is insurance should a neighbor ever question the setbacks. 

I had to ask questions to get explanations about frequent repairs.

@Ryan TallAs business traveler to SLC frequently to the DT area having access to transportation and walkability to a place like Trolley Square with restaurants, shops, and a store. 

An index fund is a better option...eventually, I'm a fan of paying them off and treating them like fixed income, but not now assuming that your financial house is in order and you like owning and managing real estate.

We lag the market's highs and lows, just plodding along with consistent returns.)I have agree with the author that Toledo real estate is priced very competitively nationally and our rental returns exceed the 1% rule frequently.

Unfortunately, along with individuals in your shoes desire to advance their projects as quickly as possible, the contractors are often eager to get the work started and the combined desires of both parties frequently leads to rash decision making.

G'Day Bob,Not many "true" turnkey companies around anymore and I've seen a trend where investors want to DIY out of state and country.Personally, I think this is an even bigger recipe for disaster than buying turnkey.bBut that's just my opinion.Back in the day you had many "turnkey" companies selling crappy properties in crappy areas for a lot more than market value.Then they pass you on to a 3rd party PM that nickel and dimes you to death.Granted, if you want to DIY I would always advise moving to the market that you want to invest in.Spending enough time with key people needed to make your venture a success.Yep, easier said than done 🤷‍♂️If you DIY from out of state, you will probably find an "investor friendly" agent that will flog you expensive property from the MLS, refer a "good" contractor and then you will most likely also get nickel and dimed by a referred "trustworthy" PM.IMO, you are safer finding a reputable turnkey provider in a market that you want to invest in and go from there.If $#%@ hit's the fan (Which it always does in real estate), at least you have everyone to blame under the same roof.A true turnkey provider will have everything an out of state investor would/want and need under the same roof.No finger pointing is allowed lolI'm bias as we offer turnkey so take my words with a grain of salt.Just happy to offer my 0.2 Aussie cents.Wishing you much success