Both assets have two ways to make you money:Regular income (rent/dividends)Appreciation (property value/stock price)🛠️ Control FactorNow, here's where real estate often shines - you have more control!

Assets identified in this study include:Appliances: Dishwasher, microwave, oven refrigeratorInterior Finishes: countertopsFurniture and Fixtures: shelving, built in cabinetry and decorative light fixturesSpecialized Equipment: Electrical systems and specialized wiringHVAC controls and specialized components63.6% of the total depreciable basis was classified as 39-year class life.

One thermostat controls BOTH units currently.

If tenants controlled themselves and behaved as they should most would probably be OWNERS not renters.

Downside is possible foreclosure but upside is having interest/control over more real estate at pennies on the dollar(55-65% of ARV).

All IRA-related transactions must be "arm's length", in other words, IRA can't get involved in any transaction with yourself, your immediate family members or any entities these individuals own or control. 

With rent control in NJ, yeah, it’s mostly a waiting game if tenants don’t leave.

Although, it's very capital intensive and you have to rely on a lot of factors you can't control, contractors, interest rates, market shifts, realtors, buyers, appraisers, inspectors, material costs, weather etc etc.

I want to get control of the properties, remodel and furnish, while protecting this investment.  

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA.