No more long drawn out eviction processes, more control,  less drama. 

Not only for a bit more control but also to gain some knowledge about being a landlord.  

Some landlords want to control the timing of vacancies in their rentals so they are strict.

I also feel I do not have much control on out-of-state properties.

if you have the skills to find a deal that has cash flow or a large amount of equity control it with  a contract of sale with a study period.  

We attend the christening or first birthday party if invited.We give gift cards for the Holidays.We help decorate for the Holidays and contribute to community potlucks/BBQs (at our 8-plex).We have a "make it your own home" policy, whereby we give approval for a reasonable modification to the property, such as painting a room, changing out a light fixture, etc.We prepare a "move-in packet" which includes information to orient them to the property (property rules, utility contact information, change of address form, our contact information, etc. ) and also information about the neighborhood, such as a walking/trail map of the local area, chamber of commerce welcome information, a list of nearby amenities (including medical, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks), menus for local pizza delivery services, coupons for local businesses, etc.We prepare a "move-in gift" which consists of a bucket of our favorite cleaning supplies and a reusable shopping bag with starter supplies of paper products, a "Zip-It" hair snare for clearing sink drains, a toilet plunger, a cutting board, approved hanging devices (picture hooks), a door mat and a shoe tray.We supply light bulbs for all permanent light fixtures for the duration of the tenancy, including specialty bulbs for appliances and chandeliers.

Yes, real estate offers better profit/income potential than your TSP because you can control the deal.

I see the little icon thingee above.the control ++ I get... as for me to print something I have to do control P

You have more control than you do in the stock market.  

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