If you are new, stick to turn key.  

Assuming you are sticking to code and getting all the necessary permits, your costs could be higher than you anticipate. 

So, to stick to your agreement you should pay them 3 percent of the sales price at closing.

The man selling said he knows he will lose money on the deal as the property already appraised for $560,000 but would love to get a young investor like myself into the game since his son did not end up sticking with it.

Originally I wanted to do painted concrete, but that would leave the perimeter sticking up.

I’m going to continue to stick with midterm rentals something will open up soon.

This seems to be a sticking point.  

Like the others have said, pick a strategy and stick with it. 

Are there better returns to be had renting to EDEN housing assistance renters, or should I stick to cash-paying tenants?

Find off-market deals, run conservative numbers, stick to one market first, network with local REI groups, and stay patient.