Hi Ahmed, to clarify: So, if a investor has an equitable title to the property, do they have the rights to use/sell/control the property?

Yes, it panned out well for you but you had to rely 100% on the market, being 100% out of your control.

Try to stay in control of everything that happens.  

There is no real reason for me to own it but since I have a vested interest in my property it would be nice to have some control over what is next door.My other option is to let him bulldoze and buy it after.

You do relinquish a lot of control to the fund managers but I like the idea of spreading out the risk among multiple properties and the upside of equity vs. debt investing. 

If the park currently provides water as part of rent, this is a tough cost to keep control of.  

With a proven track record maybe the investor will loosen up on terms or do multiple investments concurrently with you.Until you have enough investable capital accumulated, it will be a challenge controlling the terms of any investor or lender.If the deal you have in your sights is phenomenal (like it could appraise for way over your purchase price), you may have luck finding a HML to fund acquisition + rehab but the terms will likely be ridiculous.

Hi Mark,Second home financing and Investment financing are different, as it depends on your intent with the property.If you purchase a property as second home, you should have exclusive control over the property, and occupy it for a portion of the year.  

Same deal with calling the police - if they get in touch with him, he'll feel empowered that he was able to control you to that point...bothered you bad enough that you went to the police.

Financing is getting more available and will probably get more available to you.No matter what you do just stay in control of what you are responsible for.