IT is critical that those that wish to do Turnkey get with the best company possible and the best PM possible. and as an industry it really has gotten better as the rental stock has moved up in quality... its guys like you and my other vendors that hold their own that are cleaning up on the lower end stuff.. which is totally appropriate because like you they can and do manage it well. its their life...

Having a partner and or great property manager is critical out of state. 

Research is critical and can be the difference between enjoying your investment or hating it.

It is your intent to hold for rental, investment or business use that is critical. 

There are some nooks and crannies on that site that are really hard to navigate to that have absolutely critical information about purchasing tax deeds.One thing I have learned for sure from my research is that there are a ton of traps and pitfalls for the unwary tax deed investor in Arkansas, and that I need to have a good title company, PI, and lawyer in place before I buy anything - even while I'm setting up the systems.

Tenant screening is critical though, as this is the kind of area where you can get tenants that make a strong income with good credit, all the way to people who are on government assistance.Just my thoughts.

When they are dealing with a faceless, cold, corporation such as a property management company, the tenant has no qualms about asking for repairs on the smallest little things and as frequently as they want.Unless, you plan to be a slumlord in a class D/C property/neighborhood - being a good landlord is critically important to our success as real estate investors.  

Any responses or criticism is much appreciated.

It is possible to go into flipping homes with little to no money with the right investors.To help you succeed create a checklist to take with you when reviewing homes to flip, this can help keep you from missing something critical.

I’m not anti wholesaler I’ve done it in the past, but I think the mls part… it’s just not ideal for anyone. that’s not just a critical statement but for your sake, you will get a lot more tire kickers and people with financing types that won’t work for wholesale.