Self-directed 401k has several advantages over an IRA (significantly higher contribution limit, checkbook control, ability to take personal loan from your account tax -free, Roth sub-account, cost-efficient and more) but it is not for everyone.

You will spend more on the rehab bc you are not there control the cost.

Last year a short term rental law that limits short term rents in residentials in San Diego was passed then rescinded.
I was wondering if that legislation is enacted in the future, will that concern MF (>= 4 units...

How do you control the water bill?

@Hjiorst FjioordsA Roth 401(k) can be rolled over into the Roth portion of another 401(k)Where you are seeing conflicting information is with respect to a Roth IRA, which may not be rolled over into a 401(k).You should therefore be able to upgrade your existing Solo 401(k) to a self-directed variety and have more control over your plan investments.

Canada's a big place and there are many markets in the 6 provinces that don't have rent control to consider.

@Justin Wilson The city is out of control.

I like to have a little more control of my money and that lead me to put less in the 529 and more into controllable real estate.

Just know that appreciation isn't something you can control and it can easily go away due to outside market forces. 

If you happen to be able to control your total income and move your Cap Gain rate down from 23.8% to 20% or perhaps 15%, you lowered the rate -- again good tax planning!