I'm more inclined to work with someone when I know where they are coming from vs. being indistinguishable.There are good and bad performers in any profession.

As an inexperienced investor, my inclination is to go with one of these Turnkey providers to ensure I'm not getting into a terrible deal and to streamline the process of getting it financed, renovated and rented out.

Simplest option, the parents buy the kid the house (if they are so inclined) and leave it in their will to the kids.

Seller's are much more inclined to work with the first offer if it is competitive. 

Reach out to people in the city you are considering for advice on buying into, including what areas of the city are more inclined to generate cash flow.

Does the area have an inclining or declining population?

He stated that If her intent was to make an "offer to buy your house for cash" and the truth was that she planned to wholesale it off to someone else, the realtor might catch this, and if illegal, might be inclined to turn her in to the local agency that controls.

Thirdly, I'd be inclined to find a multi family or investment property in the Rabbit Creek area instead, it has more potential for being rented on a regular basis.

Using the last downturn (only one data point, I know) If an investor had not sold and stayed in the SP500 they would be up 80% from 2007 levels, so I'm inclined to disagree with that 17 year number. 

They will be more inclined to help you close.