If the stock market goes on a roller coaster ride you have no control.

Here’s what you need to know:Key Benefits for Landlords1.

It solves the problem of expensive housing, makes the employees available if the business needs them at any time (with overtime benefits) and eliminates the commute. 

All of this depends on your market having demand, of course. 

I don't do any marketing. 2.

total return from an RE investment includes value added, appreciation, tax benefits, equity pay down, and the cash flow. 

However, over time, if a renter is covering a majority of your cost of ownership and even allowing you to get the added benefit of putting money away into a rainy day fund, you are winning the real estate game.  

I think some min level of regulation benefits everyone, including wholesalers who currently operate in no man's land. 

Submitting a form D to the SEC is negligible and then each state someone is in that invests you must file a form d in that state as well which can bea  few bucks to a few hundred bucks.Where you will incur the greatest cost is raising the actual capital and marketing etc. 

Speak with a local Realtor who knows the market, but also is knowledgeable about creative financing options.Good Investing...