Like @Bruce Woodruff I prefer VRBO guests but I haven't had terrible luck with AirBNB guests.

I am a highly motivated individual, however, and I'm dedicated to getting into real estate investing.  

For a turnkey property, I’d like to stay under $400K, but if I find a good live-in flip opportunity, I’d prefer to stay under that price point.

You have a far better chance trying to sell to an individual than targeting hedge funds.

I have always preferred to stay in the areas I know and that are within a reasonable driving distance for me 90ish minutes from my home.

Our next one may be preferred return only.

However they did call and ask me to give a good review and once they removed me from the WhatsApp and no longer allowed to network with other individuals from the group they have called trying to get me to sign back up for even more money.

Many lenders won't allow you to sell or refinance the properties individually if you have these on a blanket mortgage.

Are you a hands-on type that can make improvements to a home or prefer to contract out work?

Market isn't that important, but I prefer southern states.