Did Rent Control INCREASE housing inventory? 

LA is very tenant-protective, but owners who follow the process precisely can regain possession.

I’m trying to learn from operators who have experience acquiring or controlling small multifamily properties (15–25 units) in secondary markets, especially in cases where a traditional bank-first acquisition isn’t the cleanest path.Specifically, I’m curious about control-first approaches where the buyer/operator takes over operations first and aligns incentives with ownership before an eventual purchase or refinance.For those who’ve executed deals like this in the real world:What situations make this approach work best from the owner’s perspective?

Properties in rent controlled areas tend to have stronger appreciation due to the housing shortage caused by rent control 

In return, we expected competent local management, reliable vendor coordination, cost controls, and assurance that our home was secure.

It’s a precision tool now, not a broad strategy.”

I’m in the early stages of my real estate journey and joined Bigger Pockets to connect with other investors, learn from people with more experience, and surround myself with individuals who are actively growing in this space.My background is in renovations, and I run Precise Home Renovations LLC, which has given me a strong understanding of construction, materials, budgeting, and project management.

It's more a matter of precision than volume. 

And that lack of visibility is precisely what turns an online trading platform into a high-risk exposure.Here are the most concerning factors for BiggerPockets members:1.

Opendoor’s experience actually illustrates both sides of that point: AI can materially improve market understanding, but it still has limits, particularly around precision and rapid market shifts.So I see Opendoor less as the “subject” of the post and more as an example of how powerful these tools can be when used well—and why judgment and context still matter alongside the models.