For me the reason for going turnkey was to limit my lack of experience and knowledge of the areas I am investing in and I looked at the premium I was paying as worth it to acquire the things I lacked. 

I’m on the verge of purchasing my first property in Winston-Salem, NC, and I’m reaching out to tap into the wealth of knowledge this community offers.

Quote from @Matthew Paul: 51 - 49   somebody has to be the bossOr do an LLC and appoint the most knowledgable (property/repairs) person as Manager.

Networking with local investors, real estate agents, and property managers can provide insights and potential opportunities.Attend Meetups: Participate in local real estate meetups or workshops to connect with others in the industry and gain valuable firsthand knowledge.4.

All of the properties are in good condition to my knowledge and I don't see any big foreseeable expenses for at least the next 5-7 years. 

Consider factors like financing terms, local market knowledge, and trends.Good luck!

There was about 6 or 7 of us from KY to my best knowledge.

. - You'll have to learn how to be compliant with SEC requirements.Your other thread has responses from some pretty knowledgeable and experienced people.

Talking with a knowledgeable lender to know what your budget is and make a plan. 

Also it would mean I get a different tenant pool for example travel medical professionals, displaced people due to insurance claims, digital nomads, etc and I really want to expand my knowledge outside of long term tenants and challenge myself to have a diverse portfolio of real estate!