All 4 have expressed strong desire to simply maintain.

After getting so close to SuperHost status several times, I realized I did not have a desire to keep up that sort of effort on a continual basis, or to even care THAT much.

She mentioned that cops have been called about noise at their apartment.I like these people, but I'm convinced their son will disturb the neighbors, make the other apartment less desirable, and if his behavior is as erratic as it sounds, will likely cause to the unit. 

I learned that your ambition and desire to fulfill you Dream should be bigger than your pride.

Other than the 90 hour learning and exam and licensing, where should one start with little to no knowledge but desire to get into the business?

Then when and if you desire your units are sold at the nearest appropriate time, which usually will mean as soon as  another willing buyer or the syndication sponsor group buys the unit(s).

I really have no desire to do a ton of maintenance right away, so looking for a "turn-key" type property with good cash-flow (COC ROI - 14% or more).  

I am starting to pick a tone from other  individuals here in BP that drive and desire to conquer a market only answers part of the acclaimed question "What do you really want?".

Then research these market places to see if they have the desired metrics that make them conducive for REI FOR YOU! 

West is definitely where the desire and the density is heading aside from Ankeny to the North.