Especially on SFR which currently are not rent controlled (see prop 33).  

Perhaps the most important of which is that its more predictable and more CONTROLLABLE.

You stay In control, but affordability is easier to maintain.

I guess my challenge right now is to define the strategy and balance all the factors, such as job and population growth (value increase), cashflow (demand & supply market, interest rate, property tax, maintenance cost), and risk control (insurance etc). 

I suspect those guys grew to fast and it got out of control..

The real estate market is constantly shifting, and most coaching programs are outdated.

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

True, Republicans in 2025 will control the White House and both chambers of Congress.You can easily Google how the legislative process works or just trust my Cliff Note: having a simple majority usually does NOT assure that Congress passes any bill, including tax bills.

The DSCR program "Must use the lesser of the two either common rent from the appraiser 1007 rent schedule form on the appraisal or the lease".You also have to factor in the taxes and insurance because a guesstimate or ball park can kill the approval. 

Belize is super picky on financial transactions due to US drug traffic monetary controls.     3.