It may cost a few more dollars, but they have the ability to move quickly and forcefully in case you need to file suit to recover any money.

Used appliances that are 20 years old keep chugging on, and they cost a lot less than new appliances. 

Costa Rica Panama Belize maybe

From podcasts and books, I didn't read much about turnkey companies, but what I gathered was they cost a big chunk of your cash flow.

I structure it accordingly, back-check the fee a few different ways (yes, also using the 5-15% of construction cost as an analysis), and provide the proposal.As with everything, "economy of scale" should factor in. 

Would love to gain knowledge on your journey and what to expect. I'm a realtor with new international developer connects in both. Thank you in advance!

@Axel Lafortune  hot water heaters don't really fail easily and don't cost a lot. 

We did this to show our contribution to the project and what outside contractors had to be brought in and their cost as well.

I am two hours from the centre of Toronto and houses cost a tiny fraction what they would there.Maybe I should start a proper turnkey org just to prove a point.

I don’t care about the maintenance fees (aka HOA fees in the States) going up so much, it’s a relatively inexpensive cost as compared to cap ex in having to replace a roof, or in lieu of higher property taxes as in the case for freehold properties.