I'm not sure I'll strike gold with oil soon, but maybe luck will be on my side.

You could then go along on every phase of the project and learn those skills along side someone who is well versed to minimize your mistakes and make money in the meantime.Once you do this a few times, you could then use the knowledge, education, skill to put together your own team and fund your own deals to strike out on your own following the same established process.Another option might be you like the idea of a monthly paycheck, but don't want the hassle of tenants.  

One may come as a surprise: Southeast Austin, where value hunters apparently are striking gold.About 30 percent of the homes sold are closing for more than the list price, though the median price is just $197,000.

I had a fire from a lightning strike on a nearby tree.

So the seller has two strikes against him, and unseasoned note and a note below the going rate.

It interests me as an alternative to straight rental management, especially if someone could provide the turnkeys to purchasers AND offer management services, that way a up-front larger profit could be produced on the property sale to investor, then ongoing cash from management services.However, one thing that strikes me as very odd is the way that turnkey real estate is priced. 

I'd market the property as a lease-to-own with a purchase/strike price of $210k in 2 years.

The insurance strikes me as a bit (~50/month) low, but I'm guessing on that.Who did you find to lend on a MFH with only 20% down?

Strike one.

The first thing that strikes me is how dis-empowered you feel.