Also, some turnkeys routinely added as much as $40k to their flip, but with a downturn in real estate markets, that will shrink drastically.If it's your first deal, maybe markup the flip about $5k?

If the tenant wants something updated, I point them to that clause and politely decline their request.

Also just request the ability to get in for showings, etc in exchange for breaking the lease. 

Per your request:1.

If you have a busy 9-5 routine but have the money to get started and don't have enough time, turnkey companies provide some of the best resources to scale your portfolio.

I had a buyer request a showing on this poorly marketed foreclosure.

A good daily routine to get into @Sam Dorgalli is to set a schedule of at lease 4 days a week, of 1 completely uninterrupted hour, and in that time you set a required personal quota of searching the MLS, to identify no less then 4 properties that you will do a FULL workup on.

If you have a busy 9-5 routine but have the money to get started and don't have enough time, turnkey companies provide some of the best resources to scale your portfolio.

I would request a copy of the lease agreement.

Request rental comps and take a look at other homes in the immediate area.