Consider elements together with way of life choices, location and marketplace analysis, property condition and protection desires, property control, and legal and regulatory concerns.

Its always a good feeling to be in control and have draw the line for potential buyers in case you need to take it back.

Whichever you do, make sure you have checkbook control so you can invest quicker and avoid custodial fees each time you invest.   

If you later don't make as much money as I suggested you would, if any at all and you'll come and complain to me, I'll respond that I don't control the resale or the rental market so it's not my fault.

As a reminder, please submit a waiver request so you aren’t penalized for things out of your control, like when a pipe bursts, the power goes out, or someone can’t agree to your house rules.

Yes it does, if they are not fired, and the reason for termination of employment is because of no work, it is not credited to me because of the reason that both me and the employee is not in control of the job that ended, CA has a point system that determines how much SUI (state unemployment insurance) rate you need to pay, a 1% difference of $100,000 in gross payroll is $1,000 (that is already my vacation fund!)

Direct lenders control their guidelines (and can make underwriting exceptions) and only have access to certain lending products.

Are you folks talking about a Ground Lease which gives you long term use and control of the land,etc. but it’s never yours unless you contract to buy it.

This area is pretty hot right now in my opinion given it is transitioning, but all of it is rent-controlled for older buildings.

For most, my stance is good luck finding it better elsewhere as life is relative.Just focus on what you can control and most of it is then irrelevant.