I cannot reform the whole industry, but I can absolutely control what happens within our doors.The Myth in the Math:INCOME (estimated):Average rent in our market is $1,200 a month218 doors X $120 per door = $26,160 X 12 = $313,920Most of our residents stay 3 or more years.

Since I know real estate, and its tax advantages, I know I can keep 100% control over my money and still get similar tax benefits by investing my way in real estate.

Many states have instituted rent controls and more will likely join that movement now given the current economic environment.

I submit a complaint to the animal control department that the dog is neglected, they refer it to the APL who call within minutes of the complaint being bounced from the city agency.   

The HOA's have too much control.

Keep your FICO high, control your expenses, keep them level to low.

Does your market have rent control? 

I chose crowdfunding because it gives more control and transparency and may be easier to track how the individual properties are performing.

In arbitrage you have no control, the landlord has all the control.

Things should appreciate out there, the neihhborhood is really good for young people, and you could control things living there.