They can be used in situations of control or hope.

Stable demand, in retiree market - yes, but also in several other segments: professional working remotely, new Americans. 

Less waste, more controlled environment, less surprises. 

SFHs are largely exempt from many regulations such as rent control.

As remote work is more and more common, many professionals look for a home there.

Mostly NYC real estate companies uses Yardi Voyager and not the Yardi Breeze that most people here in BP uses.Even if you get a job that uses Yardi, you will have limited access on what you can and cannot do just because the role you are in unless you are a Controller/CFO.

I will be buying a multifamily property in a landlord-friendly state without any rent control.

IRS 590 also explains this.5) When you receive a distribution or otherwise get paid back, never take personal control of the money.

I never thought about real estate being something I would be remotely interested in, I'm more of a combat sports guy.

Even the subpar situations we have no control over.