Losing control of the process matters. 

Most of the reason I got into RE is because I control the asset.

Why Part of a Good Deal is Better Than 100% of No DealHey BiggerPockets Community,As real estate investors, we all want the perfect deal—the one where we control everything, make the most money, and have the best terms.

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.

Creative strategies like lease options allow investors to control properties without owning them upfront.

It’s a short dead end road so I have this notion to own the whole street and control the look and quality of the neighborhood . 

Totally out of control.

As a new investor, your best bet is to start small with an app like DealMachine or Propstream so you have direct control of your options.

vs. needing to get checkbook control set up?

You can contribute by finding deals or managing properties in exchange for a share of the profits.Lease Options: Control properties without owning them by renting with an option to buy, and potentially sublease for profit.Owner Financing: Buy properties directly from sellers willing to finance, bypassing traditional lenders and often requiring less upfront money.REIGs: Join real estate investment groups to pool funds with others for property investments.For a more hands-off approach, investing in turnkey properties in growing markets with minimal upfront investment would be ideal (like in the Southeast and Midwest of the country).