To me that means the details are taken care of by the turnkey company, otherwise why wouldn't you just put your own team together on the ground there (agent, inspector, contractor, property mgr)???

For a complete beginner who cares about getting higher returns, in my situation is there a clear winner for SFH vs MFH?

I'd be careful if it's in the Northwest corner of Independence.

I don't care about the 4th unit because this would cash flow w/ just the main house/duplex and ADU. 

I agree with you that it is not an ideal way for a her to get into a home when she is trying to stay ahead with work, all while also taking care of the kids. 

Personally, I could care less about medical bill collections. 

These loans types might not care about your work history but they could.

Austin has a terrible public transportation system compared to what you're used to, so be careful not to underestimate the time it takes to navigate this city.

You need to pay attention to your reinvestment requirements as allocated when you sell but your purchase doesn't have to conform to a strict %. 

This will be for MaDukes who is retired caring for a handicap sibling.