Negotiate a lower price if inspections warrant that, do a walk through the day of signing, and if everything is still okay--no squatters etc-- go sign the papers, pay the money, get the keys, change the locks and move in...I would guess I might have missed a step or two...

Another good piece of advice here would be to partner with someone on your first few deals until you get the experience necessary to convince investors to come on board with you on your very own deal.

Talk to your attorneyFor answer #2 & 3, you would typically use what is called a KP (key principal) and that person would help you qualify for the loan. 

I made a cash for keys offer to incentivize them to move out, but they are refusing to engage with me.

I’ve been a long time lurker but my wife is finally on board to allow me to pursue what I’ve wanted for some time now.

As they said above, leads are the key and from my experience selling yourself rather than the service is what's most important.

I’ve been a long time lurker but my wife is finally on board to allow me to pursue what I’ve wanted for some time now.

I'm glad she seems on board. 

How can I find the owner of a ugly boarded up property?

I have no experience in flipping, is a turn key building a good way to go?