@Stephen Fryer  @Matt Vukovich   this is a new market I'm exploring (Elkhart) would either of you mind sharing some of the highlights or why you have chosen this as a good market to invest in?

I drive an older explorer which I keep clean but stress the importance of spending money on preforming assets.

Again, I would encourage you to explore using a low-down payment conventional mortgage instead of FHA.What about pest control, lawn care, snow removal, and admin/professional fees?

Are there other options to consider or explore to minimize costs for both parties on all fronts including taxes?

Have you explored any of these yet?

I reside in San Diego but will be visiting Toledo soon and have some free time August 17th and 18th to explore and look at potential single family home investments to hold and rent.

I'd like to explore that option further.

People are desperately trying to get out of crowded apartment complexes, which is driving them to the residential properties.Anywho, for turnkeys or exploring your options or whatever... what would be most helpful for you?

So I downloaded the datasheets and got to exploring those...However, I can't seem to find what "count" means.

Flip is definitely doable, so long as all the rules are followed (https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/9734-the-self-directed-investor).In the current environment, you would also want to explore options created under the CARES Act that provide greater flexibility.There are likely going to be multiple routes to consider for using funds that are currently in tax-sheltered retirement account either (a) to invest in real estate in your own name outside of the retirement account - by pulling the money out through distribution or plan loan or (b) to invest in real estate in the name of the retirement account within the retirement account, each with different tax attributes:Taxable Distribution w/ 10% penaltyTaxable Distribution w/o 10% penaltyCoronavirus-related distribution (no 10% penalty and tax-management flexibility)Non-taxable plan loan to invest in your own nameInvest within a retirement account (e.g., IRA/401k/QRP) w/ no personal income tax liability@Yonah Weiss ALWAYS a HUGE honor to be mentioned by you!