I use propstream to generate mailing list. 

In general for full time rentals two lower priced units will generate greater net income than one larger. 

Mortgage lenders randomly send people out to these properties to confirm they are in fact at least partially inhabited by the owners.

If you plan to list it or market it in order to generate buyers, you need to allow for broker cooperation and run it though your broker, so you can't just say "I won't sell it to represented buyers."

I'd consider partnering up with someone and offering management, lead generation, cleaning, turning, renos, etc for either free or a low rate to understand the game and build up that network.

My goal is help people get into a nice home with a landlord they can count on, improve the neighborhood and generate long term wealth for my family and to supplement my pension from the Fire Dept, As a start!

My goal is help people get into a nice home with a landlord they can count on, improve the neighborhood and generate long term wealth for my family and to supplement my pension from the Fire Dept, As a start!

Good for you on your first deal and honestly, everyone feels different, some people do a ton of research to make their decision feel more confident and some just randomly jump into it and let the experience build their confidence.

They just want a safe place to park their $ and have faith it will grow safely via appreciation in the US housing market and generate cash flow.

Ask yourself why you want to buy turnkey in some random area when you can buy a condo near you which provides many more safeties over and above a turnkey.