If door knob break (giving a simple example), Doorvest will charge me the price of door knob + contractor fees (Doorvest will not collect additional fees for themselves).

I suggest interviewing teams of realtors, contractors, lenders, and property managers in each market.

Hand on with contractors? 

With fresh paint throughout inside and out, brand-new roof, dual HVAC systems, updated water heater, stainless steel appliances, lighting fixtures, outlets, countertops, and PEX plumbing just to name a few.

Are you doing it yourself or hiring a contractor that specializes in it?

Also, I have heard success stories of folks finding good contractors at the home improvement stores early in the AM.

This class will include hands-on deal analysis and a tour with a contractor to learn how to convert a home to the optimal PadSplit setup.

We are local contractors in the area looking to get our feet wet in the real estate investing waters.

I don't remember their names but people from the War College helped us redo the electrical and plumbing for cost which was amazing.

Maybe you could get your City Council members to contract with lead pipe replacement specialist contractors and just add it to your city taxes or something???