The "Turnkey" industry has significant bad players within their ranks. 

I've heard JWB is one of the major players there, but some of the recent reviews on BP are a little concerning.

It was good fun money but nothing I could use to replace my FT job in Info Tech.I did learn a lot about the business and the big players. 

By that I mean search rental advertisements in your area figure out who the players are then dive into the companies and call them up seeing if they have any abilities. 

Creative things sellers can do sell their house-Seller contributions-seller funded permanent buy down-seller funded temporary buydown-owner financing-contract for deed-seller second-lease option and lease purchase-wraparound and assumable mortgageTwo: creative things buyers can do to purchase a home-gift funding-selling and refinancing existing assets-nonoccupant co-borrowers-using a 401(k)-temporary IRA transfer-pledged asset mortgage-equity transfer and bridge loan-employer assisted mortgageThree: creative things lenders can do to finance a transaction:-lender funded buydown-Fannie Mae's my community mortgage-running scenarios with automated underwriting systems-adjusting amortization period to lower payment-adjusting interest rates to cover closing costs-state, province, and local grant or bond programs-mortgage credit certificate-private lendingAll the three players above, the seller, buyer, and lender, can bring creative solutions to the table to get a house sold." end quoteMost brokers don't know these either, or know them and don't inform - teach their agents.This is through my direct experience.

Another great thing is to attend different networking events so you can meet different players in the real estate space as well as other investors. 

Ask the locals their favorite geographic locations to invest, who the players in the area are, recommendations for PM's/Contractors/Realtors/Lenders/etcWhat is drawing you to these markets?

Only thing is his client base is full of big players so his time is limited for smaller investors.

Also, maybe important players such as the architect, contractor, and others should be investors in the project, believers in the vision and they’ll have skin in the game so the product will be made well.2.

Know your area extremely well from a rental law/registration situation, know the players (PMs, contractors, inspectors, suppliers, etc), attend meetups or start one if there is not one in your area.