Each strategy has its own set of needs as far as funding, timelines, team members, etc...Markets, on the other hand, or the choice of which Market to invest in, is critical...in fact, it's everything.  

It's critical that you immerse yourself with someone who has been down this road before. 

And Turn key is really just local fix and flippers instead of selling retail they sell to investors and have put together in many cases property management. ( as you know that is critical in your market and most turn key markets at the price point these folks are buying at)If you represent a fix and flipper that does retail deals to owner occ.. you expect them to make a profit  correct ? 

@James Payne:James,      I think the element of understanding what makes a good deal is critical to being a good wholesaler.

@Vanessa Ryder  I echo many of the same sentiments above + a few additional thoughts:- Screening is still your best tool and critically important if you are acknowledging that you are investing in Section 8 for the cash flow (vs long-term appreciation).  

Michael,, for the for whatever its worth file... the person who said appreciation is the icing on the cake and not critical or that important should be shot  LOL....

. -  Finding a good CPA is absolutely critical for a business owner!  

I agree you should only do what has to be done when occupied but sometime there are non-critical repairs like flooring or painting you need to do. 

Hi Ellen,I have a geotech firm helping me on critical area issue with city of shoreline and I'm sure they can help on your lot subdivision project.

Sounds like it's a pretty critical component of real estate investing.Thanks again!