But is steadily decreasing and this government number is lagging/not terribly precise.

Direct Control: Managing the project yourself gives you direct control over every aspect, from selecting materials to scheduling subcontractors, ensuring that your vision is accurately 3.Learning Experience: Taking on the role of a GC can be a valuable learning experience, providing insight into the construction process and improving your skills for future projects.4.

Fed has zero control over most of the issues I noted above.Just the Facts ma’am.As far as the stock market.  

I have invested in several (3 to be precise), except a single deal which they screwed up returns after nearly three years of mis-management.

Someone is making medical decisions for them, so they should have the legal control over their finances to make sure bills are being paid.

The goal is a great life and control of your time, not the maximum door count.

But just be aware that the property taxes are hard to control, and you would want to fight them every year (b/c the appraisal district will likely increase your property valuation every year).

Even if you had a GC to run your project, that doesn't give you the experience of running a project b/c you have someone else that has more control on site.

-No rent controls of any kind statewide. 

you got 3 out of 4 investments back under control I think you did well being the squeaky wheel..