I'm ready to pick up some turnkey vacation rentals on the island as people stop doing it!!

No, the landlord picks up the vacant space. 

Here are some of my favorites that helped me to get started:Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert KiyosakiLong Distance Real Estate Investing - David GreeneThe Book on Investing in RE with No (and Low!)

The reality is that opendoor, zillow, etc are making some pretty poor purchase decisions, that a seasoned trustee sale investor wouldn't.

., you have relatives who live there), then since you're going to do Long Distance investing, my thought would be, why not pick a place where there's some kind of trend happening in favor of that area.

Basically Anywhere that offers poor cash flow is going to be a hot market

Pick you agent wisely, because the presentation of the listing and the skill of the agent can easily safe - or cost - you more than the entire commission.

You need to pick the right market and the right home that needs rehabbing.

Rich Dad, poor dad, e-myth, millionaire real estate investor, you name it.A little background on meI went to NYU for engineering.

Then you want to pick a market that you don't mind traveling to.