To prevent lockouts, install a keypad - a wifi enabled one is best.

The bill, H.R. 299, enables homebuyers using a VA loan to borrow above the 2019 limit of $484,350 for most counties, without any down payment."  

This allows you to enable/disable a rental listing at will.All completely free btw...

These lines of credit can be used to make you more competitive in the marketplace because it enables you to do things like buy properties cash. 

Which decision will better enable you to accomplish what you want in life?

I may have to go the route of creating the SD-IRA LLC to enable checkbook capability to make that possible.

The classic "it depends" will play a lot here based on the investor's goals and financing options available.For an investor with a growth mindset, a great turnkey would enable steady cash flow, minor repair work (if any), and little cash stuck in the deal.

Because markets vary from city to city, and even block to block, plus tenant/landlord laws, price point, competition, etc.And we're able to do this because we have built a team and partnered with other professionals that enable this style of investing.

Now my wife and I both have excellent credit and it has enabled us to grow faster.

Low rates (usually) enable more lending.