Sounds like you think they may be a bit gimmicky, so can you recommend a more affordable route?

My SO also feels I should look for a more turn-key ready property, though they are few and far between I am thinking this will save me a lot of time that I probably haven't factored into the equation enough. 

My initial thoughts on strategy is to buy and hold and ultimately build equity.In looking locally, Oceanside seems like a more "reasonably" priced coastal location compared to some other San Diego areas.

Rentals in a more expensive area will appreciate more than in a cheaper area.

Its best to get in contact with a lender go through the pre approval process to get a more accurate rate based on your specific scenario.

Save your battles for a more expensive cost.

That's generally not the case -- more people generally makes for a more complicated business with higher overhead and less getting done.

However, for the seller to net the agreed price, the price has to go up in which case you can run into the issue of the property not appraising.I think the fundamental issue is this requires a more sophisticated buyer and seller (especially to have a graduated commission scheme which is common in commercial). 

So much value for the group to get a more in depth look at how to calculate the numbers."

As you mentioned, we have also seen first hand and through our students that it typically takes a few offers to get the ball rolling, and then there is a bit of a snowball effect once you get into the process of making multiple offers a week, that will lead to a more consistent pipeline that can be scaled into a full-time job if you choose to.MartelTurnkey buys houses and tests out the teams on the ground with our own funds and portfolio before letting out clients go through and use those teams on the ground.