On the other hand if I do the repair and something more serious breaks down like the AC I'm in a deeper hole.What do you guys advise?

thing and never thought to look deeper at a hyper-aggressive sales/flip machine that leaves a wake behind it.Thank you all for the knowledge!

(I don't think it is)Whether you go turn key or buy and renovate from a distance, I think its a good idea to front load your expenses, (roof, AC, foundation, ect) this will force you to try and buy at a deeper discount to take care of those things now, vs later.If you go turn key expect very little equity (0-5%) and reduced cash flow because of it.If you buy, and have a property management company that can renovate and rent the home up for you you have a greater opportunity to capture that up front equity, and increase cash flow.My company buys 7-10 houses a month in Houston, we wholesale some to flippers and landlords and keep some to renovate and sell retail, I will also keep a few to add to my portfolio. 

Deeper discounts create higher yields.

If anyone reading this wants me to delve into more details feel free to hit me up.

I'd also go deeper in my preliminary title search to see the deed on county recorded docs site.I fear the beneficiary of your money is the scammer. 

Dig deeper, where do many folks go before they die?

If those terms/rates/seasoning requirements fail to tickle your fancy then do a deeper dive into other products. 

Should you want to delve into SDIRA details a good place to start is research one of the SDIRA companies. 

I know they had mentioned it a few times on the podcast but I will delve a little deeper into it.