BRRRR is extremely difficult but you have lots of control. 

And it's actually scary that he controls the acquisition and rehab part of the process.

I did look into them though a bit and I came to the conclusion that I would rather just do a 1031 into a Delaware statutory trust (DST). 

., historical features, custom architecture), a dedicated page lets you control the narrative and make a strong impression.- **Providing an Interactive Experience:** You can add features like virtual tours, video walkthroughs, neighborhood guides, and even drone footage to give potential buyers a deeper feel for the property.- **Capturing Leads:** These pages often have lead capture forms, so you can follow up with those who show interest.

Then there's the "Wall Street vs Main Street" concept where one can have more control of real estate versus stock & bond market investing.

Consulting with a pest control and mold remediation professional could give you a clearer idea of the potential scope and cost before making a decision.

I’ll never understand people who cede total control over to a property manager (including letting the property manager own the listing, OMG, never ever ever do that!!)

Find a good property being totally mismanaged - offer to purchase 60% and take operational control selling your property management expertise and future profitability, providing property owner/seller with enough cash to pay off his pressing debts keeping current loan in place. 

The BRICS, reality is they control such a massive vast majority of world population, land and resources it's ridiculous.

Make it clean, de-risk the exchange process and simply your costs for the exchange.