Crowdfunding (see sites like Patch of Land, Holdfolio, Groundfloor.us)Companies that do hard money lending 

Those can be easily dealt with by patching whatever penetration you have to your attic. 

Adrian Chu , you may already be aware of this but the typical path I see is ... do a few deals in your local REIA or people with whom you have a prior relationship.Get a commercial loan if needed.Next, look into other platforms like Realtyshares, patch-of-land, etc.Next, look into syndications.

Keeping old posts is great for archival purposes, but most experienced users (in my opinion) aren't that interested in taking part in a conversation in which the bulk of the posters might be retired, dead, or investing in Cabbage Patch Dolls instead of real estate.

I don't see you saving too much going this route of patching with plywood.   

The furnaces had old asbestos wrapped insulation, so we removed those and replaced with insulated flex ducts Back porch had some leak problems so we patched the leaks, and replaced the rotted wood.

That job is way beyond the scope of a handyman and would get some more quotes from plumbers and fix the leak asap.You will need the handyman to patch the trench left by the plumbers and lay some new laminate 

Otherwise you will have to patch holes when the tenant moves out and takes their blinds.  

Try Patch of Land. 

You're going to be repainting, patching holes, replacing carpet etc.. no matter who lives there.