You can get checkbook control.

;)https://homes.yahoo.com/news/experts-rent-control-causes-more-problems-solves-181219436.htmlRising rents nationwide are causing rent control to gain traction — but not among economists, real estate analysts and other housing experts.A whopping 63 percent of experts surveyed for the Zillow Home Price Expectations Survey (ZHPE) said rent control ordinances are “government intrusions into the marketplace that, however well-intentioned, always create more problems than they solve.”It’s unusual for such a large group to agree on a single answer, according to Terry Loebs, founder of Pulsenomics LLC, which developed the Zillow-sponsored survey.

( here is how good transactions go down)  Most win and some lose its a investment and most can be controlled if you follow the correct processes ...  

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

My parents still live there so my family and i already have a compelling reason to visit. 

All of three of us have good to excellent credit, and one of my friends has what I consider to be significant savings through his parents - he has around a half million in savings.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Remember you don't have to own a property to control it.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

How much control will they have on the running of the deal? 

If reading between the lines looks like you maybe do sub too deals and or owner finance and I guess you find owners that require no money down to take control of their property.. or something like that.you mention a sports star..