Here is a great read on turnkey investing; Turn-Key Revolution. 

One key takeaway for future projects is the value of hiring professional painters.

This used to be a pretty rough area overall.Average income levels in a given zip code as well as school districts are good indications of Neighborhood class.

I think the key to getting a good start in REI is finding a way to have a high 9 to 5 income and using a good portion of it  invest in your real estate endeavors. 

The key to investing out of state is finding a good property manager.  

@Brendan M Hornung If you purchased a subject-to (sub-to) rental property, filing taxes correctly is key to maximizing deductions and staying compliant.

I live in California (Central Coast) and have built a 12-door portfolio in Detroit, which has been a great market for both cash flow and long-term potential.Detroit still offers properties well below the $150k mark, with strong rent-to-price ratios and a market that’s seeing growth in key areas.

The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.

Open to either somewhat of a fixer upper or turn-key properties.

The key is that the gap funder is usually someone you know and have a relationship with.