Looks like you have some good options in front of you @Martin Phinney.

I suppose something more turn-key could be a good option, but haven't come across many viable options there yet.Anyways, we still have a lot more to learn and still need to familiarize ourselves with the area/market, but just wanted to pop in to say hi! 

I had an experience with a terrible tenant who reported me for a bogus claim but by making the claim it allowed me to gain access needed to get photos of the condition of the property, and then the tenant refused to allow maintenance people in which really helped prove my side of the situation.If possible, explore alternative dispute resolution options like offering the tenants a cash-for-keys agreement.

The other option, how I found BRRRR and learned some basics of it, was the Bigger Pockets book.

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Today I had a heater issue and snow company that was late handling commercial before residential so we ended up clearing it.Open to each option.

My vote is option one.  

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There's too many investors who are front page news in Northern states re CFDs gone bad and Texas where lease options went bad and the state enacted buyer protections...Take care to all.   

I have considered turnkey properties as an option