Minimizing vacancy is key if you decide to go with lower price points; but cashflow is much more attainable in this market.

@Aaron Tiffany, there's a lot in here, so let's take them one at a time.Multiple loans: the key is to establish a strong relationship with a local bank/credit union.

As long as everyone benefits I dont see why living in a different market would have any influence aside from it being structured a little different (how they are paid, communication, contracts drafted/signed etc.)I have thought about turn-key investments however I don't believe that will give me much experience at all considering I would most likely be buying it right before it hits the market.

Learning from others is key.

You did the right thing by posting on BiggerPockets there's so many great people that are willing to offer you a sound advice.Constantly networking is key.

In a BP article last year, I discuss Three Key Routes for Passive Real Estate Investing .

Finding a good property manager will be key.

Of course the counter point is the $million condos built at the base of Mt Trashmore in Key West - Location location location ????

Appreciation seems to be the key on sfh and that will mostly be in decent neighborhoods

I have a tenant that has lost their keys and is requesting for the landlord to provide a set of new keys.