The properties are "better" by various metrics relative to properties in California, but they are in completely random, less than ideal areas, which highlights the lack of insight the investor has in the area.The most successful investors I work with have partnered with true, local expert Realtor partners that have a very high awareness of the local market but that also understand investing. 

Show them the bill and highlight the amount on the paper You could tell them that you’ll pay x amount for the water bill when it comes ... but they will pay anything over that .

That was the one highlight that sets the home apart from all others.

Unfortunately most of the reviews are well over a year old but it should get you started.Also, just highlight the word "turnkey" and then click on the "follow keyword" box that pops up then you will get an alert (or daily summary) of all the posts that come up with that keyword.

Ive read the 8 chapter beginners guide, talked to few individuals and watched some videos, and of course the youtube sensations without naming names.  

http://www.har.com/content/newsroom/Houston Real Estate Highlights in October Single-family home sales continued their post-Hurricane Harvey rebound as volume rose 7.5 percent year-over-year with 6,381 units sold;Single-family home sales remain 2.8 percent ahead of 2016’s year-to-date volume;Total property sales increased 6.6 percent with 7,614 units sold;Total dollar jumped 10.8 percent to $2.1 billion;The single-family home median price rose 3.9 percent to $226,491, which represents an October high;The single-family home average price increased 2.7 percent to $285,858, also the highest level for an October;Single-family homes months of inventory grew year-over-year to a 3.9-months supply, but is down from a 4.3-months pre-Harvey peak – the result of a surge in consumer demand for housing;Townhome/condominium sales rose 5.8 percent, with the average price down 1.1 percent to $195,393 and the median price down 3.1 percent to $153,000;Leases of single-family homes rose 13.6 percent with the average rent up 2.8 percent to $1,776;Volume of townhome/condominium leases jumped 34.8 percent with average rent up 2.9 percent to $1,533.HAR still encourages anyone who has housing available for temporary occupancy (up to 12 weeks) to please post it on our Harvey Temporary Housing page at www.har.com/temporaryhousing to provide housing to those in need.

And, what skills do I highlight? 

The main highlight or benefit of Fannie mae's 1 year tax finding is that you dont need to prove 5 years in the same line of work which is a harder burden of proof for most realtors or business people. 

Been thinking of a 1031 myself, and your thread highlights my biggest concern with it, buying into a bad deal just for the tax benefits.

Property coverage – This protects the building from certain causes of loss, like fire, wind, water, etc.Some secondary coverages you should include Loss of Rents/Business Income – This coverage give you the equivalent rent $Property coverage highlights,1) Ideally have Replacement Cost, not Actual Cash Value (ACV).