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Spencer Ware Retired NFL Player 2x SB Champ
27 January 2025 | 48 replies
That's unusual and it would be very difficult to find a passive investment like that.Also direct control means I know exactly what's going on.
Jonathan Greene Why You Should Never Take a Break as a Real Estate Investor
3 February 2025 | 31 replies
I would prefer to have control over my own property.
Kwanza P. Advice for Finding Contractors (San Francisco)
25 January 2025 | 4 replies
A) it controls my cost.
Matt Ridenour Too many deals! Need some creative ways to stretch my capital
16 February 2025 | 20 replies
If I were in their shoes, I would prefer you pay me directly for control the money used for care and other expenses.
Justin Pumpr Experiened, but struggling REI - Advice needed
10 February 2025 | 11 replies
I'm mostly a silent investor on that one, so I don't have much control over it.
Kelsey Woodard New to real estate & building a pocket neighborhood!
26 January 2025 | 4 replies
The pocket thing seems nice as long as you could control who moves in and who does not move in. 
Tom Grieshammer First time home buyer slum lord
26 February 2025 | 23 replies
Appreciation is unlikely, and selling later may be tough.Challenges of an Out-of-Area RentalLess control over tenants & maintenance.Emergency costs (travel, major repairs).Harder to sell if the area declines further.Better Approach?
Will Greenlee RentRedi Personal Experience - Do not recommend - Noticed BiggerPockets promotion
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
It really did not have everything I was looking for AND it did not allow the control I want for my leases and rent collections.  
Nathan James Building a 4-plex in Portland, OR
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Acting as your own GC is a great way to control costs as you embark on this type of project.