My supervisor told me my shoes look dirty and are "unprofessional".

Here are some additional methods to help you find off-market deals:Networking: Make connections with other investors, real estate professionals, and possible sellers by going to regional real estate meetings, networking events, and industry conferences.Direct Mail Campaigns: To connect with homeowners in certain neighborhoods or with particular property attributes, create a tailored direct mail campaign.Driving for Dollars: Identify foreclosed or distressed properties by physically driving or strolling around neighborhoods.

Elsewhere, clumps of debris appear: a crumpled living room chair, a television, a forgotten pair of shoes."

It will be scratched up by rocks stuck in shoes, dirt, people moving in/out, etc.

I would first try to makes friends (Bigger Pockets is your greatest resource) in the market you have chosen to invest in, fly out there to see it and meet people and get driven around, and get a feel for what you're getting yourself into.In my opinion, and this is coming from someone who has been in your shoes, is to meet the Turn Key people 1st so you can see the brand new units and get the shock of how nice they are out of your system because most of the time it doesn't matter; the units likely either cost too much and come with strings attached in the form of a crappy property management contract.

I expected a bit more - maybe the other shoe hasn't dropped yet and they're still coming...Interesting, perhaps it's a different crowd of travelers.. 

I know a few people that were in those shoes.

Based on the numbers you provided and assuming a purchase price of $200,000,this deal PASSED the 1% Rule.Assuming you are getting a mortgage( I know you are considering cash) of $150,000 on a $200,000 purchase with interest rate at 4.5%,annual taxes at $4560 and insurance at $1680 .Your PITI(monthly mortgage) will be around $1280.With a monthly rent income of $2000,you will have a gross income of $720.This is before reserves for CAPEX ,maintenance etc I think you should cashflow $500/month.If I was in your shoes,I will go for it

Heck, if I were in your shoes I'd even divide that amount and invest half into proven stocks and the other half on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. 

That's definitely what I'd do in your shoes, assuming you're legally able to do that.