I was told my by loan offer over a year ago that the rates in spring of 2024 would be back in the low 6's high 5's... look where we are. 

Turnkeys offer less hands-on management which is ideal for beginners and it give you valuable experience as a landlord.

I am going to call a few more and see what they have to offer.  

So depending on how good the numbers are and if seller accepts my clients aggressive offers play heavily into the strategy.

Let's not forget about Syracuse, NY (but just from an investment perspective).Syracuse, a prominent city in New York, offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and education, highlighted by institutions like Syracuse University.

I actually offered $174k and rolled my closing cost into the loan.

**Conclusion:**Pre-construction condos offer exciting opportunities but come with inherent risks.

Out of curiosity, are you only investing in 506(b) and Reg A offerings?

Meanwhile, anything the resembles a good starter home in Milwaukee between 200k and 450k will sell in 2 days with 5 to 15 offers (most of them over list price).

Offer them 24 hours notice for all showings, shorter if they are OK with it.