I have been reading many books on finances, rentals, and real estate and feel this is an area I can have more "control" over my investment rather than placing it all in my 401k and hoping for the best. 

It allows for passive returns with increased control and diversification.

A renovation company that has already completed over 350 renovations for us will quickly do whatever touchups/repairs are necessary so we can get the property back on the market.Use electronics to control access and reduce turnover time.

Both have their advantages, but real estate offers unique benefits like control, cash flow, and tax advantages that can be game-changers for investors.I pulled together this article to help my clients weigh up their options.

💡 How do you keep rehab costs under control and avoid surprise expenses?

Nore the rent control bullet is CA specific and I do not know how ADUs affect rent control in other jurisdictions. 

I'm a partner at Launch Control and a former Batch user.

There are risks too, when buying condemned and burned-out houses because you may not be able to control the environment where these properties exist.

In the latter I would much rather have my money and be in control. 

Control of overall project staying diligent.