(hence which is why I am here on this website to see what makes sense vs what doesn't make sense) Sponsors can chase after the “flavor of the month” and lose focus.

Not tenant slip fall or other issues.And the majority of the folks here are seeking asset protection for buy and holds at least that is the flavor of the threads..

There are different "flavors" of appreciation; when you purchase a distressed property below market value and repair it's deficiencies to bring it back up to a realistic, non-distressed, retail market value (ARV) in a matter that costs you less than the value you added, that is NOT speculating IMO.

A good investor turnkey provider, understand how to not only manage the asset, but also manage the investor ROI.Yes,  much more to consider, but these are the complete basics that everyone should do, ask yourself if the Turnkey provider giving you value that you are seeking, everyone has a different strategy and Turnkey comes in different flavors. 

This time, also buy at least 2 lbs of chocolate in sealed foil-based wrappers (mini hershey's bars are ok), 1 box of green tea packets, 1 large container of sea salt, 1 jar of natural uncooked honey and a box of a flavored drink of your choice.

But that is commonly just referred to as "Sheriff Sale" by those in PA.But PA also has several flavors of Tax Deed sales - one of those is the "Judicial Sale" - and it is common to omit any reference to it being a Tax Deed sale, people just say "Judicial Sale" and others in PA know it's a Tax Deed sale when those words are used together.Plus the OP has other threads where he has asked about Tax sales in PA, so I used that as context as well ...Here's a link to just one county's website where they list such tax sales, and you'll see there is one that is Judicial:http://www.co.wayne.pa.us/?

My goodness, that frightens me so bad I feel like I might relive my beef flavored Ramen noodles (we call it rebeefing). 

We've done many deals of all different flavors in several areas.

It comes more down to what flavor of ice cream you say blah to when tasting and which one you like.Some investors say they will make money at any cost but that is short lived and burn out occurs fast because when you do not enjoy it on some level then it wears you down.

I'm not opposed to something being in "the hood" but I'd rather avoid any real threat of daily mugging -- I don't mind neighborhood flavor from strange characters.