The gamble here is do you have the funds available to self insure that portion of your loss and what are you really saving by taking the higher deductable?

Good thing Mack's gamble on 4th down worked!

I've chosen these particular layouts because I intend on writing articles and blogs that relate to the local market here in phoenix.

That's simply called speculation (also known as gambling)!

And you are willing to gamble that you are going to win? 

It has helped immensely.I am going to be making lots of assumptions here...Assuming the turnkey company is top notch, has boots on the ground, knowledgeable with that respective area, has integrity, good tenants, and the area chosen has a healthy or growing market...is the only downside lower ROI and Monthly income than if I did most of the tasks myself or parts of it myself? 

Now at the time of signing, our chosen one is increasing to "max of 6-7mo" and wants to put contract expiry at 8-12 months.

The tenant is still chosen of course by the owner/landlord depending on their specific criteria. 

I agree to start smaller, but this is a good deal for this area but its a gamble and i don't have the experience like you mention, Trying to think of other things to do with property (rent or airbnb) Anthony - i have been thinking about a cheap renovation of changing the windows out, adding the third bedroom, changing cabinet doors and painting cabinets, remodel of the existing baths.

LESSON: Since my chosen paint vendor was my contact, I paid him direct and avoided the 10% project mgr fee by my mgmt.