The key is to do what you are already doing - @Paloma Wodehouse - your research and find a good agent with 20+ years of experience and who really loves real estate.

Is in there, but a great thing you can do now is get your "core 4" figured out - agent/lender/manager/contractor - obviously you can adjust this and do one of the pieces yourself (self-manage for example) or don't need a contractor if you do only turnkey etc but getting this nailed down early is key

The cash you have on hand in liquid reserves allows you to focus on properties that "Are Not" turn key and could use a little TLC or renovation. 

Your property manager will play a key role in this team, helping you maximize occupancy, maintain the property, and ensure tenant satisfaction.

I think the key in that case was that the property was the last one needed in a large development of a group of blighted small MF buildings that were to be torn down and redeveloped.

Do you want to purchase "turn-key" properties or "fixer uppers"?

Finding the right balance between appreciation and cash flow is key, especially when your goal is to scale efficiently.

When choosing a location for your first rental, it’s great that you’re considering factors like crime rate, population growth, employment rate, and price-to-rent ratio—those are all key metrics.

I know, nitpicky, but if you have a chance. might as well make it perfect :-)Be patient, if your area is a popular one, you will definitely fill up and stay full.

I used the radiator key to let the air out and 10 mins later the radiator was hot.