I would say that overall if you prepare for the unknown with turnkeys they should turn you a profit. but again i can only speak on my personal experience with them. maybe other people with more experience have a different perspective on these kind of investments.

Your agent should fill in your weaknesses and bring you the perspective and insight that you may not have from your own experiences. 

Whether it be an off market wholesale deal or a turnkey property, out of state investors should have a well rounded perspective as to what they are getting themselves into. 

If there is anything else regarding this topic you can shed perspective on, please share!!

Generally one can get a better deal if its all cash but it really depends upon the motivational factors from the sellers perspective.

I am a mortgage lender in Ohio and thought I would give some background on how this would be viewed from a lender's perspective.  

Ask a 60 year old and they know ALL KINDS of people moving away to retire and stop shoveling snow.Just a different perspective.

When working with sellers, investors must be able to see their perspective.

Right now I am trading my time for money, working a ton of overtime, and risking my health I believe in the process to piecemeal this rehab myself.I know its wordy for a first post but I appreciate ANY advice or welcome any different perspectives.

Thank you @John Casmon @John Corey and @Mauricio Rauld for providing the perspective because this was getting out of hand fast.