Turnkey properties in the Midwest and elsewhere appeal to me because they're cheap.

Turnkey is about passive income, which means it is specifically designed to appeal to investors who - either because they either don't want to or don't have the expertise/time to do so - are not willing to do all the legwork themselves. 

Showing up at their office and appealing to them in person can get a lot if not all issues taken care of.  

The Wikipedia entry for them does not make them seem very appealing.  

Neither options are very appealing and both happen to new investors all the time, especially those buying in inexpensive out of state markets that they are not familiar with and take advise from those selling these types of properties. 

What I’m doing is visualizing the goal while letting myself know I believe I can do it.If you tell yourself you believe in yourself, you eventually will.Here’s another one:“I am a real estate investor, not a contractor.

Which is why TK investments appeals to me.

Better late than never, but anyway, here a a few tips that I'd give to myself if I were 18:):On WholesalingMaybe you want to *try* wholesaling (and I say try, because I have the idea that while some people are greatly successful at it, and it appeals to lots of people it does not work as an occupation for the vast, vast majority of people.

@Russell Johnson, If he does have a substantial portfolio that looks appealing, and if you get all green lights looking at doing business with him...

Here, we have 15 days to send a letter claiming damages (certified , return receipt) and then tenant has 15 days to appeal.