The con of this approach is that you normally spend more for the property in the aggregate than a fixer-upper.My definition of turn-key company - A company that will hold your hand through the whole process.They will either sell you a property in their portfolio that is already fixed up or you will buy a fixer-upper and they will manage the rehab process. 

With a good deal in hand, or even to negotiate, one can then approach an experienced investor for time and coaching. 

"What-can-I-do-to-make-it-easier-to-clean" is a good approach.

Going on a limb here ... if you will be renting by the room, perhaps an approach similar to a college dorm would be helpful ... the restrooms would not necessarily be 'next door' .... would the common area allow a third restroom on the FIRST floor?

Hands off approach to RE investing. 4.

Any tips on how to approach communication with her through this process? 

I guess majority of my questions are around the scope of work required to get it fit for long term tenancy and underwriting approaches.

Ask them to evaluate the boiler system at the project property.

I am not sure how much he owns and I am not sure what is the best way to approach him?

Some have to do with cold-calling several famous people and he points out his approach to doing this.Hope this helps!