Take a look at the two websites and compare the homes to see for yourself.https://www.cuttingedgehomes.net/gallery/https://www.mawilliamshomes.com/models-and-floor-plans/Pedro says, " "When you start digging into what they actually offer the result is always as you put it...

They're basic models, but they look newer.

Trying to be passive but using active investing measures and models leaves you vulnerable.  

You need to adjust your model a little.

As values have increased too much for rentals to pencil, I have moved to a wholetailing model.

He is willing to take the risk of losing a little market upside with locking into a tangible asset he owns.I tended to be fairly consistent in annually looking at my portfolio and seeing what had performed, what had not, and re-balancing as needed (based on traditional pie chart models of diversification).  

@Jason Gilmore,There can be two models for the self-directed 401k: 1) Your account held by the custodian and all transactions would have to go through the custodian with applicable fees.or 2) Truly self-directed Solo 401k, does not require custodian.

Our model is buy and hold real estate through pure rentals, personals turned rentals all being class A properties so smaller margin but lower expenses.This site has tons of great sources.

We follow the southwest airlines models, we have smaller profit margins but have smaller expenses at the same time.Everyone has a their own niche and way to success. 

My favorite one was determine which business model worked best.