when your in a fund U have an interest in a fund that then has interest in RE and you are once removed from an control.

It's a shared house so they have no renter's rights giving the owner huge leverage and control. 

I am remote and because 2.

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.  

I do agree the lack of control is a potential issue.  

Control the humidity, mold goes away. 

Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

For the mixed-use building idea, you’re right to be cautious about vacancies as a remote investor.

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.

To maintain control and avoid being locked into larger deals, consider directly owning replacement properties or exploring a partial 1031 exchange while carefully structuring syndication investments.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.