CPA, attorney, title agent.Third, I think BP is not a place to get actionable advice particularly for a convoluted situation as you've described.

Can you describe or define “turnkey”?

Unlike, an independent GC, who undertakes a broader array of projects, Curbio’s project experience will be more uniform and consistent over time (e.g. focusing on a core set of projects, with similarly attractive traits: impactful; reduced complexity; reliable sourcing; etc.).The “as-is” investor approach that you describe should work, as you would have all of the criteria necessary to be deemed a “qualified-prospect” for Curbio, e.g.: sufficient equity to cover a min $15K budget and ample up-side potential to deliver a sufficient positive ROI.

Walking through a Redwood grove with 500 to 1,500 year old trees is just magical is the only way i can describe it..

The implication from your question screams that you absolutely need assistance and insight from an experienced, knowledgeable REAL ESTATE attorney to help you understand the risks and protections available to you in the type of transaction you describe.

Quote from @Mike Dymski: Get your Core Four: OH Mike you really made me laugh with this one.. could not have described the vaunted core 4 any better.. !!!!!

Go ahead and have your allergist prepare a letter that describes all the suffering you would incur living with a dog.

Here is what I told him were the advantages:The landlords he knows who have been losing money are probably only describing their cash flow (rent payments).

To me, it sounds like @Kisaki Nicole Kaopua is describing a typical ugly house that will discourage most homebuyers. 

On paper what you're describing might sound doable - but it sounds like your perspective on REI is based off of knowledge of only the "good parts" Managing and owning rentals (yes, even with a PM & price point of sub $50k) comes with its own challenges and headaches.