I know it's been a year, but if you're still in the game, here's what I have to say.

What I will do instead is give you some advice, make sure to do interviews with as many as turnkey providers as you can before deciding to work with one.

You will not receive any good pointers on valuation in these forums based on the information that's being provided.

If anyone could provide some insight into where the best areas and zip codes to invest would be and also any referrals to boots on the ground would be amazing!

Is there a website that I can go to to get one or I should just contact a HML to provide me a POF? 

I saw a lot of people providing their deals there and they have several replies to buy the house.

Hello Patrick, there are a few things that need to be considered to turn this into active income such as length of average stay, hours you spend managing property and services you provide.

I’m a truck driver recently just moved out my apartment to cut expenses and start this journey of planing the long game with real estate.

Please feel free provide your thoughts and advise.Thanks in Advance

In places where I provide utilities I must provide within the temperature range the state requires but I don't need to let tenants control the thermostat whereas if they pay utilities they must have control.