For existing companies, individuals who own at least 25% of the entity or exercise substantial control over it must submit BOIR to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by December 31, 2024.

If so, consider that with a stock you have NO CONTROL whereas with your rentals you have quite a bit of control over how the business is run and how successful it is.

If you have only 2-3 rental properties, I would recommend taking full control of management at once rather than transitioning one at a time.

I liked craigslist because I feel in control using it and can tailor to my preferences.

New investors often think everyone is just trying to help and then they get hit with the course and program.

Just because the cost of the utility is included, doesn't mean you can control if it works or doesn't work.

Optionally, use an irrevocable trust for added estate planning benefits, though it limits control.

I realized that property management, although a job in itself, would allow me to control my career and financial freedom.

Bay Area, did a local renovation where I was able to do walk throughs with the contractor, and have pretty good control of this property, can check on it multiple times a week.

Had someone in mind who I thought would be great but he wants to add fees that I feel are unfair including $200 admin fee (on top of credit report fees) and mandatory 41.45 monthly for enrollment in their program which includes rental insurance and hvac filters, identity ins, and a few other little things.I've managed to keep costs pretty low for my tenants but realize I've been cheating myself. one is buying.