What are some of he private funds offering fractional ownership?

Frankly, i see the same level of tenant in/around baltimore for a fraction of the price dc offers.

The car enthusiast does it for enjoyment of the process, not for the fractional increase in value. 

If legal in your state, @Sam Erickson, the easiest way to do this would be with a fractionalized loan.

Hi Matt,I've been doing this type of fractional ownership with my existing rentals in the DFW area.

Lucky for me my second job is marketing for a design build so I would have them doing contracting for the big stuff I can't do myself at a fraction of the cost I'd have to pay other companies.

Klavish,Another option for your friend is invest in a partnership/fractional ownership of a property. 

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If you read the notice, most times it will have contact info on it, problem is, most times your going to find the financial institution very unreasonable to work with.They usually want full price on a property that isnt worth anywhere near it, most times it will drag on this way for several years before being auctioned off for a fraction of the price.

I have purchased new-looking kitchen cabinets, doors, dishwashers, toilets, etc. for a fraction of the cost of Loew's and Home Depot.