Chinese companies were the biggest for that and I know a couple smaller outfits that would.

Tell him that the house is in fine shape and if he doesn't like it, he can go rent somewhere else or buy his own house.This.The day I buy tenants shrink wrap is the day I run around Midtown in a ballerina outfit.

The turn-key outfits and wholesale companies seem to all focus exclusively on the houses and ignore the multi's, some of which can be picked up for fantastic prices.There is a potential financing negative, as the cheaper price point makes it even less likely to find a lender for such a small loan amount.

I plan to check out the local real estate market, maybe visit a turnkey outfit, or two.

I was more suggesting as it sounded like you wanted a somewhat passive approach.If you are more comfortable owning property, maybe a turn key rental outfit is for you.

I know this might upset a person or two because I am sure there are many legit outfits out there, but let's face it, there are just as many crooks if not more.

Buying a house if you can afford it and haven't done that alreadyHooking up with an outfit, perhaps through the REIA's, and cold call or door knock for them for a while--or even grunt clerical work, just for the immersion.  

They are a big outfit, and most huge banks want their borrowers to fit into a very conventional, small box.

The problem is there is no guarantee after paying an upfront fee to one of these outfits that you’ll get anything out of it.

Some high cost outfits will help you get clients.