I know a lot of folks that started with 1 or 2 properties that they bought from A turnkey rental seller and then went on their own, after all, purchasing and owning A rental property is the real experience it is far more hands on then any course your listen or video youll ever watch, so for someone that has the funds and is eager to learn the real way, and is okay to not make his full top profit of their first few investment properties it would be an idea for them to start with A turnkey seller.But as mentioned here, it definitely comes with A certain price tag, although for some starters they can pay up even more when they start on their own, and with A turnkey seller they'll actually save money.It all depends on the investors capabilities, experience, guts, funds avail, time (if you got they full time job besides real estate) etc...

Have a great day James. 100% agree, haha, I'm watching your conversation, it's very interesting  Love it!

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets Rookie podcasts.

Are there any red flags I should watch out for when dealing with buyers who propose alternative arrangements like this?

(the Pier or Vinoy Park.. watch dolphin swimming in the bay while running/walking or just hanging out in a hammock between palm trees) . 

Facebook has become a big one, but you have to watch out for bad actors.

For example, if you’re holding a triplex in Irvine, the strategies are going to differ greatly from someone managing high-end rentals in Newport Beach.Costs and Terms: Watch out for hidden fees.

The first few weeks were great, but at some point, you realize that all of your friends are working and you can only watch that much daytime TV.

One tip is that is a very tough state for flipping/investing too because of tough laws against lenders if needing to foreclose, just something to watch out for

(I have children that could no longer play in the backyard unless someone sat and watched them) i replaced the 15yr old garbage disposal out of my pocket so I wouldn't have to deal with the incompetent plummer again.