Everything else is fairly controllable, and even Capex is foreseeable.  

After assembling a lot of bed frames, I prefer the Zinus brand, and I would recommend contract grade furniture.Don't forget to sign up for pest control and both a renter's and landlord policy on your insurance.Hi Miguel - I’m also looking at the midtown  Sacramento area for multifamily…what is “contract grade” furniture please ?

Div. 1996)".Increases must comply with rent control. 

@Justin Goodrich I can speak for a lot of investors and say our biggest problems are out of our control. 

I'm in a beach area where Sat to Sat rentals have been traditional for 100 years, but not any longer since the rise of Airbnb (and less control by local property management companies).

However, if you bought it and managed it as a market rate apartment, your experience would be very different.My point is, I can control how fast a unit turns simply by adjusting my asking rents.  

Also, check if they have skin in the game (their own money invested), as it shows they’re confident in the deal and aligned with your interests.If you’re considering alternatives, REITs are fantastic for super-passive investors who want steady, low-effort returns—usually about 2 points above a savings account—but you lose tax benefits and control.

Otherwise, the DST fees eat up the tax Ruthie- Yes they are in control for when the property is sold.

If your DTI is good, you can control a $1M asset for $50k. 

Letting go of control into passive investing and being a money investor makes me nervous.