Alternatively, you could acquire just the interests available now, which would be fractional and less than 100%, hence not sellable.

They likely only qualify fora  fraction of employment options. 

A boiler replacement could be had for a fraction of that.  

If you're looking to do something along those lines, I'm sure you could just use the online version or Photoshop Elements, both of which are a fraction of the price of the Creative Suite.

While I haven’t done one, this is the part of “approved” contractors because you need one who is responsive and knows how to put together a detailed estimate.With a hard money lender, you are paying a higher interest rate to be able to probably close ina fraction of the time, and not have to deal with and independent inspecotr (whom you have to pay for) to approve the payments from the bank to your GC, and you can GC your own job and get things done at your pace

I would look at getting a loan and jump around an look for local roofing quotes preferably from people just starting out a roofing company or someone who does it as side jobs to bring the price down... or watch YouTube videos and attempt to do it on your own. for a fraction of the price. you can do it, I believe in you.

I typically shoot for the best product, with just a fraction below market rent. 

While the real estate investing has been tough, I am way happier now, even at a fraction of my W-2 income, than I ever was under the oppressive weight of being a cog in a wheel that was soul crushing.

They purchased it over 30 years ago from my grandparents, but do not recall the amount they paid; although, certainly for a fraction of its current value.

You can find companies that work in different parts of town and some over-lap, but the fact remains that only a small fraction of the homes have been purchased by Turnkey companies.It is a narrative that is definitely pushed by commentators who have a vested interest in steering investors toward other markets (preferably ones they make money in) and it is not simply TK companies.