How about the simple obvious that the inputs to deliver the service/product have a base-line and market prices have, OBVIOUSLY, been at about as lean of operating profit margins as can be. 

It reminds me of a buddy of mine in San Diego who realized early on that the investors who stuck around longest weren’t just chasing the best cap rate..they were sticking with him because he made them feel like they were part of something that actually mattered.

You could easily buy a turnkey home through a company like mine, Real Wealth Network, and its the same thing minus the 15% fee.

This can be a great option if you don’t have the time or desire to deal with the day-to-day operations of managing a property.

On the business management side, I've invested roughly $10k into the systems for financial and operations through courses and consultants.A great Facebook group I'd recommend Remodelers Community -- I know it says remodelers but this group has a resource called the "remodelers vault" where members have pitched in their resources like contracts, cash flow trackers, QC checklists and more that are invaluable starting out as a residential GCBest of luck, you got this

A clear operating agreement from the start is key to keeping on the same page. 

I don't understand why they operate this way.

While there are certainly opportunities for finding trades and deals in these areas, they’re often pursued by local, mom-and-pop operations.

We own and operate a mid size REI and property management company in Marquette Co. (~300 units or so). 

A friend of mine bought a new home and upon moving in, there was a massive crack in the home.