As for your next one, don't take risks that you can control.  

That way she can still feel in control.

The reason why we do REI to have more control of our financial future, maximize gains, and minimize risk. 

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.

., corporations, partnerships) that are owned by parents or children do not qualify"https://www.sccassessor.org/index.php/tax-savings/...

The seller does have control over the details of the owner financing, and since the risk is primarily on this end of the contract, the seller should request a substantial (usually 10%) down payment.

I'm on a large investment brokerages marketing list for Manhattan and Brooklyn and I've been receiving offerings running in the 3.5% - 4% range for four to six story walk ups some with ground floor retail.Because I'm not a buyer in these markets I've not actually analysed the markets and or market comps.You should reach out to the broker for clarification on the free market rental units.Note: I'm sure you are aware of this, but in the event your aren't the rent controlled units are nearly impossible to convert to free market.

OPM, you use other peoples money and you control the assetIf the numbers don't work for that then maybe its not that great of a deal. 

Video games have been a fun hobby since I was old enough to grasp the Pong controller but I suppose I've reached a point in life where I'm looking for something more and considering the future of our family.