.), while others are working through some completely unique situations (like CA or FL). 

Then they would take the dryer back to the store and sell them a gas dryer I can’t see how this happens other than you trying to rent out a property with no dryer installed?

The other option that I talk about with a lot of the investor that I work with is investing in a turnkey situation.  

That's what I would do in your situation.

@Albert Hepp the flawed logic your using to state there must be some conspiratorial aspect to commissions because commissions are all but uniformed over 2%.....We can apply that exact flawed logic to Apples at grocery stores and say since apples, at every grocery store are uniformed at a price over $0.10 a piece, it "must be a conspiracy"........Take off the tinfoil hat. 

Our goal is to establish a structure where the property owner can secure financing based on the long-term lease with the operational company.Any advice or insights from those who have navigated similar situations would be greatly appreciated!

This way the contractor isn't running to the store and waiting on anything.

The only situation that I think it would make sense for you to start investing right now would be if you are not investing the full $200,000 and are looking to take some money off the board and put it into a safer investment.

It seems like the best fit for your situation—less time commitment, steady growth, and manageable risk.

I'm in that situation and have a tenant that wouldn't turn on gas.