You have zero control over the stock market, whereas when you do private lending, you have significantly higher control and contractually guaranteed return on your money.

She is renting the apartment, not the entire property.It's very important for landlords to understand Landlord-Tenant rights and maintain control of the property.

Acting as your own GC is a great way to control costs as you embark on this type of project.

Santarelli would have to be connected to, or own a controlling stake in REV.

THose are forces you CANNOT control.

I'm mostly a silent investor on that one, so I don't have much control over it.

Appreciation = Specilation/Gambling.We have little control over the factors that affect it, albeit for making improvements that will force it to compare with other likenpropetoes that are in a higher bracket.

got out of flipping to new construction in our market in columbus ohio. licensed general contractor. when interest rates got high single family existing went down by 30% new builds sold at a 6% increase that year which demonstrated the desire and premium that new construction commands. never looking back. total control, rinse and repeat. we can get permits in 28 days. we can buy land cash in 21 days. we can build in 120 days to 140 days and keep moving. super scalable and easy and no risk. we build the same 2-3 Floorplans 

And they remain owner and control the funding aspects.

I would also recommend paying attention to the landlord restrictions, rent control and overall laws as it relates to owner/tenant relationships.