Marketing is either time intensive or money intensive.

My guess is that this is a suggestion for being able to buy properties cheaply -- those properties that have known code violations are going to be in less demand, as fixing them will be more labor and cost intensive, so you may be able to get the sellers to agree to a much lower relative price.Just a guess...

I'm assuming this is an investor you have a long-standing relationship with and/or vetted pretty intensely. 

Much different levels of buyer motivation and intensity level.If the buyer is going to have a very high tax penalty for a failed exchange the broker knows the buyer is just not (somewhat motivated) but (really motivated) to do something.For a broker it is just sound business to make a decision where to invest your time.

I'm originally from Cleveland so Ohio holds a soft spot in my heart but I also know of a very large turnkey operation that I respect that loves Indianapolis and has had a lot of success there.For all intensive purposes, they both look like great options and it might actually be a good idea to invest in both to diversify my portfolio.

Usually there is an account manager specifically for this client, however I have found I usually end up speaking to multiple parties regarding the account.This is an time intensive and consuming aspect of real estate but if successful can produce substantial profits.

They are higher risk tenants, very management intensive.

The basketball court looks poor where the Crisp refreshing pool would enhance the appeal.  

You do NOT need much cash.The only money you need is whatever your marketing plan is, and if you don't have much cash then your plan needs to mostly be time intensive marketing rather than cash intensive.

Before you get into contracts to buy with the intensions of holding a property, buyers need to line up money before they line up a property.If you aren't bankable, you'll likely need a loan shark or private money.