I would also include provisions covering daily clean-up and protection of materials and contractor's tools, and adhering to all standards of safety as required by OSHA and state and local law. 

Personally, I'd NEVER buy a turnkey,  because our business model is focused on finding those "ratholes"  and making them gorgeous homes.   

Instead, Dexter and Ypsi are pretty close, even though Dexter has far superior schools, safety, etc.

I know there are a lot of operators that believe the kiosk model is the way to go and I definitely think there is a place for it in some markets. 

By yourself and neighborhood safety a concern? 

I doubt I am the only one that has these so thought I would share the recall info.https://www.kidde.com/home-safety/en/us/support/pr..."

Detailed electrical compliance along with the long overdue & more stringent fire safety requirements such as fire sprinklers & 24/7 first responder alarm panel systems etc.

Replication of someone else’s successful model is a great way to begin.

Tenant requests improvements from us - generally not done unless a) it was already on a list of work to be done, b) it is a true safety issue, or c) it is so insignificant and virtually cost-free that we don't mind doing it as goodwill.

I had told him that I have done plenty of extensive research, ( I have even interviewed 3 real estate investors)  and I am finally ready to move on to down deposit mode.