Take control of the process by making sure your offer (and concept) is in front of the seller.Also, many sellers in this case don't fully understand how the numbers are in their favor...until they see them in front of them....and, you can't negotiate if there isn't something to negotiate. 

LONGER VERSION ON CHINA:The challenge is China press is controlled by the government, and the goal of the government is to keep power.

The advantages such as being able to collect commissions on your purchase, access to the MLS and control over the offers you make far out way the disclosures@Abel Curiel  Next time you are in the area you need to try other BBQ places as Salt Lick is very pedestrian BBQ for us. 

They want to drive out oil and gas, they embraced gun control and chased off gun manufacturers, legalized recreational marijuana, they coddle illegal immigrants...it's just a matter of time before it turns hard blue.

I really appreciate you taking the time to bring up newer players like myself.

Who controls what?

By the way, one reason Landlords have a difficult time with tenants is the failure to maintain control.

I have a 1031 Exchange in my near future and in my market specifically(Miami) prices and therefore cap rates are out of control and ROI’s are not favorable.

However, my thoughts are that if you're going to spend a bunch of money on this, choose an option that results in individually controlled and metered units.

I do think there's value is both types of investing (Stock Market vs Active Real Estate) as well as using retirement accounts to help control taxes.