If so, consider that with a stock you have NO CONTROL whereas with your rentals you have quite a bit of control over how the business is run and how successful it is.

Just because the cost of the utility is included, doesn't mean you can control if it works or doesn't work.

Lease Options: Structure a lease option for the property you're flipping, allowing you to control the property while securing financing through the lease payments.By combining these strategies, you can create a unique financing plan tailored to your specific project and financial situation.

I liked craigslist because I feel in control using it and can tailor to my preferences.

Interesting discussion about national rent control here- Why Rent Control and Housing Subsidies Backfire: James Burlinghttps://link.theepochtimes.com/mkt_app/epochtv/why-rent-control-and-housing-subsidies-backfire-james-burling-5732950?

It's almost as if someone gets Google alerts when his name is mentioned, and then "deploys the troops" when damage control is needed.

Bay Area, did a local renovation where I was able to do walk throughs with the contractor, and have pretty good control of this property, can check on it multiple times a week.

If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.

Up here we often have an outlet from each tenant's panel going right out to the parking area for engine block heaters.

If the answer to both added questions would be "yes", then you have a potential goldmine here.Combining the seller's concerns, and the reality of a big down payment being a negative to the seller (see Q: 1), you should be able to set the terms, with a lower DP, and controlled interest rate, to have this property CF and,...be able to sell the package to another REI down the road,...as long as you buy this using an LLC (a new one).