Yes, it's actually possible to control mice by acting like an adult and dealing with them.

Or any game that aims to reduce FICA.However, among other advantages, a partnership allows an even better control over your FICA taxes via guaranteed payments - a partnership's version of W2.  

In a syndication you have low control and also limited liquidity. 

This allows you to control renovations and decide whether to self-manage on the back end.

If so then the chance of them defaulting on your seller finance terms is high and you’ll still be affected by the same problems with the property that exist now, you’ll just have much less control over it so your risk “being the bank” on this property is going to be high. 

Can I dictate the remitter listed on the check (LLC vs controller vs IRA) based on the needs of the transaction - my local bank would at least give me that much latitude - or is that determined by these banks?

Live in one unit and rent out the others to cover your mortgage.Seller Financing: Negotiate terms with the property seller where they act as the lender, often requiring a smaller down payment and bypassing traditional underwriting.Partnerships or Joint Ventures: Partner with an investor who provides the capital in exchange for a share of the property’s equity or income.Lease Options: Use a rent-to-own agreement, which allows you to control the property while saving for a formal purchase.BRRRR Method (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat): Acquire a distressed property with short-term financing, rehab it to increase value, rent it out, and refinance to recoup your initial investment.Pro TipStay in close communication with your lender as you approach your next purchase.

You will have to go there once to twice a week to make sure that trash doesn’t get out of control.

Alternatively, some purchasers want to control the process in return for more certainty.For a non-delegated correspondent loan, the loan purchaser will get involved and direct all processing decisions.

Accounting System with "Control" ChecksSoftware to manage revenues, expenses, payroll, and taxes, etc., and ability to verify receipts and transactions (the verification is done by upper management to check and validate the revenues and expenses)4.