The grass is always greener, I guess. 

Once we realized that the grass is not greener on the other side, the damage has been done.  

I thoguht about starting a forum about it.. but I noticed that @Brandon Turner is always recommending newbies to get started with multi-family, like.. a duplex or whatever, but.. here in Central Florida, they are far and few between, and believe me.. there are investors lined up for the ones that are available (and not available).. but, in regard to buy and hold strategies, Orlando specifically has several unique real estate qualities to it that make it different to almost all other cities.. primarily, (and this is still underrated I feel like) ..this is the top tourist destination on Planet Earth.. that alone is enough to create some interesting markets, and indeed there are.

And I am the least handy person on the planet so I am not someone that has any construction background at all thats giving them a leg up.  

Last four years were enough for me to look for greener pastures.  

However, I have provided a great standard of living to them across the planet. :)Having said that, even if she were the successful bidder at 220K, you can bet every single one of the 130K she 'saves' they will file for a deficiency judgement FAR in excess of the 130K.

I also really enjoyed the purchase and remodel process of my own home in Seattle, and look forward to doing it again here in Los Angeles.I'm currently studying for my agent's license and came across BP when my curiosity about wholesaling, REITs, and MFR ownership got the best of me.In all the years that I've watched reality shows about flipping houses and selling multi-million dollar listings, I've always enjoyed the thrill of the wins and losses, but having met so many people that believe it's that "easy", I wasn't sure if I was on the right planet.

I feel your pain, I not only have non believing family members - with two of them I've help get started in the business [and are being profitable] but still won't acknowledge it works...Indy is one of the best markets on the planet right now and I hope you have success.

lolThe grass is always greener on the other side.

I don't work with those companies but I am a former SoCal investor that went to greener cash flow areas.Turnkeys are a wonderful way to invest without the headaches---provided you get in with the right people.