I do not care what the source of the return is  Historically the highest return is via a value add and appreciation and is more so recently due to the recent rate increase versus earlier this century (before 2022).However, most new RE investors cannot handle extended periods of large negative cash flow.  

(example - STR on the back end to increase cash flow)To me, forced apperception (BRRRR or buying at a discount) is a hedge against market corrections.

The allowable rent increase is not typically the big issue with rent control, the bigger issue is getting rid of poor tenants that pay their rent.

They could also fix it on their own (as some of Scott's buyers do) , increase the value and sell it at higher price than bought, pocketing the difference. 

If you think about it in any industry less transparency and more friction in the transaction will increase fees/commission vs reducing them.I like the idea as an investor of having different agents, a team of agents maybe 3-4 bringing me deals, but I think less of that will happen now as all will have to have you sign some kind of agreement up front. 

The Cape Coral Code Compliance officer showed the roofer the various emails to BTC, which left the roofer very unhappy as he then knew he had been misled and made him liable for a fine for illegally performing work while a red stop work order was in place.BTC appears to be continuing to cause damage to customers and other contractors. 

In this era of increased rates, obtaining properties that will produce a good return are harder to find and often involve quite a bit of work.  

Everytime a new victim comes forward it increases the chances and shortens the timeline for something being done. (800) CALL-FBI and (800) SEC-0330. 

It's not necessarily that the value of your house is increasing.

But now you are opening yourself up to a possible increase in your rate, as it is adjustable and can go up.