So- in a highly desirable area, in order to get 10% over market averages, we would need to have high end finishes too, which in some cases can be $20-50K in improvements in order to gross another $2400 or so per year.

I am looking for populated desirable areas with no rent control laws..

Yes, if you have zero desire to build or live there and can’t find a builder to partner with.

You do not need to state a reason as you can end your lease agreement at the end of the agreement for any reason that you desire.  

Since these reviews are on google's own product, they weight these reviews higher than reviews on site.

Your desire to ensure that you are making the right decision and to request additional time to review the property are reasonable steps, especially given your relatively new status in the field.

I have been looking into some turnkey providers because I do not have the time nor the desire to be too hands on.

Set your investment goals, like property type, target markets, desired returns, and risk tolerance.

The word "and" is carrying a lot more weight in this definition than they want to acknowledge.

I have posted before about the desire to own land and potentially have a spot where I could decompress and relax in the offseason.