Investing can seem overwhelming when you look at all the different directions you can go versus the specific road you want to travel. 

-Given the amount of effort and time, while working full time with 90% travel out of town, I will investigate a turn key provider for my next purchase.

Fill in all holes with fire retardant caulkInstall ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher in all kitchensInstall battery smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in every apartment of sleeping areas and furnace roomInstall 110V interconnected smoke alarms in hallways and basement.

I determined that he was investing in a totally different era with no internet, long distance phone call charges, and a 1970 international truck for travel.

Our 6-plex has a commercial sized one (circa 1980's) that they finally upgraded after it overflowed several times when the 4 motors would randomly smoke & stall.

I’ve got a tenant in TX (who has breached the lease twice including smoking in the property) who’s lease ends on New Years Eve.

And for a while this worked like magic, real estate was basically a preputium mobile throwing of money like an ATM and people quit their job and traveled the world.

Maybe you’d like to travel.

Without knowing your budget, what you consider safe\risk tolerance, how far you are willing to travel, asset type, your level of living expectations, lifestyle, local neighborhood expectations, the tenants\roommates you want to attract, and other criteria, it's hard to recommend an area.Your Class A, B, or C asset type class expectations versus another's view maybe totally different.  

However, is there any way to help determine who is just blowing smoke vs. those who really know their stuff and can be trusted?