You lose direct control in these situations but if you get the right deal , you get your money out and working for you...

The ability to increase value in multifamily puts me in control of my investment.

Since rent control is illegal under IL state law nothing can change a landlords ability to do that. 

Well, that is a good question, but it comes down to difference of opinion, and him taking control of everything I do.

Rent control, crazy laws anti landlords and other things makes it hard to enjoy your investment. 

Would you allow someone to "buy" a property, for $0.00, and you pay 100% of it for them, yet have 0 control of it, just a hope and prayer that it all goes good? 

But, if there are good deals up there maybe I should expand my horizons and venture into the north.If I can ask, what drew you to Ohio as opposed to the rest of the United States?

They will be able to discuss setting up a joint venture LLC while minimizing tax exposure for both of you. 

I was very naïve in the beginning but my mentor taught me to take control of situations, even if that means calling/texting someone that is involved in the deal once a day for 30 days straight (I have done this with a lender recently because the deal was being put on the back burner). 

Has anyone utilized Verdant or Carson for HVAC and/or electronic door controls?