A key aspect that, annoyingly, the "cash-flow crowd" seems to skip past all but religiously. 

That might include things like adding units, converting commercial space to residential, or finding ways to boost income (like adding parking).The key is recognizing opportunities while walking the property, and that takes experience.

Either way, clear communication with the guests about who’s managing the property is key to keeping reviews and satisfaction high.Permit Timing:The permit delay makes things tougher, but if you buy the furniture and keep future bookings, you might be able to use that time to update décor piece by piece without fully shutting down operations.

I currently work with investors building and diversifying their portfolios with Single-family homes over the midsouth/midwest, and I would love to connect with you and share some insight on the turn-key world and swap investing goals.

Check with your lender about any owner-occupancy requirements tied to your mortgage.Market Analysis: If you plan to rent it out in the future, take a close look at rental market trends in your area.

The key is to interview your PM and make sure whoever your direct PM will be is on-point. 

The team members I've worked with are super nice, but I have to ask, are there significantly better turn key provider deals to be had with a little more patience/perhaps better expectations set from me?

You'll get much more "bang for your buck," lower cost per key, and lower maintenance costs per unit.

I will have to buy turn key since I'm starting out.

the key thing for a BRRRR is: can you increase the ARV significantly enough with the rehab?