Buyer understands and agrees that, so long as Seller has fully complied with Seller’sobligations under this Contract, any act or omission outside of the control of Seller, whether intentional or not, that prevents Buyer from satisfying the Balance Due at Closing shall constitute a material breach of this Contract by Buyer. 

You will know the sellers intentions, more precisely what the seller wants (additional to asking price), less turnaround time for communication.2.

Not to mention the new rent control laws they passed that makes it harder now to evict a bad tenant.

I prefer to have less controls placed on my business by my brokerage and more freedoms to pick and choose. 

I can't say for sure because I don't know precisely what your intentions are.First, don't think for a minute that you'll get owner-occupied federally insured funds unless your friend lives there, period. 

Investing in the stock market is pretty risky when you think about the fact that you have very little control over how well the stock does.

@mikehartzog you completely answered my question precisely and directly.

@Ashley Zhang I have a local property manager on the ground in Kissimmee that handles the cleanings, pool care, pest control, maintenance and has a toll free number for the guests to call in case of an emergency.

Even if it's just a stepping stone for one to have better control of their own personal finances in order to get out of debt or save up money for a more traditional home.

I would/do when I travel.China has a vested interest in controlling what its citizens see/watch/read on the internet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/... it helps maintain control.