Tom,The key to success in RE is to become an expert in your particular investment strategy and your particular market(s).

Relationships are always key.

@Walter Key Do you know a way around this, or will banks allow for this with a simple FHA loan?

I won't give my keys until the lease is signed and the security deposit is clear right?

Turn key ready to move into is the best in my opinion.  

Some key indicating numbers in single family housing are as follows:-Median Sold Price: $292,000-Sold Listing Price: Up 18%-Avg Days on Market: Down 33%Although single family housing it appreciating well which creates a great fix and flip environment, multi-family seems like a better long term strategy because of the 3-4 year turn over in Navy and Marine Corp personnel.

Management is key here to screen the best tenants and manage the tenant.  

Sellers Mom Passed and he wanted out with some influence on the fiance to sell the house fast for cash.

I just recently started my career path of being a real estate agent, and I really wanted to focus my attention towards real estate investors for a couple reasons...1) I want to invest someday, so it would be a great way to make connections.2) Repeat business is key in the industry.However, I want to know what investors are looking for.

I have a mentor the main thing is to have a team put together: contractors, managers, handymen, agents....that's key!