I’m exploring whether there’s growing investor interest in operator-lite or semi-passive ETA models — structures where the owner focuses on oversight, systems, and growth rather than being a full-time, on-site operator. In real estate, investors routinely back GPs who aren’t on-site daily, provided there’s professional management, clear reporting, and predictable yield. I’m curious whether similar thinking is emerging in small business acquisitions — particularly in asset-backed, recurring-revenue industries that can operate with local management. I’m evaluating opportunities across: Automated service businesses – laundromats, car washes, self-storage, parking lots Route-based cash businesses – vending, ATMs, ice/filtered water machines Light healthcare & wellness – physical therapy, medspas, chiropractic, IV therapy Local B2B services – commercial cleaning, pest control, landscaping, junk removal These businesses already function with local staff or managers. For example, in healthcare, doctors or NPs handle patient care while an office manager oversees scheduling and billing — there’s no real need for an owner or GM to be on-site daily. The long-term vision is to build a tech-enabled HoldCo / roll-up: Asset-backed and cash-flowing businesses with minimal owner dependence Centralized financial and operational oversight AI-driven dashboards and automation for scheduling, reporting, and performance tracking Shared back-office systems to drive margin improvement and scale Essentially, a “real estate-style” HoldCo for small businesses — combining the predictable yield of real assets with the upside of operational leverage and technology. Has anyone here successfully raised search or LP capital for this type of structure — where the investor backs a systems-driven owner rather than a full-time GM? Are family offices, hybrid ETA LPs, or independent sponsor investors starting to fund these operator-lite, tech-enabled roll-up models? Would love to hear examples, experiences, or introductions to investors who have supported similar semi-passive platforms.