He simply leaves his door unlocked and leaves a couple minutes before we arrive.

I feel like there must be a company that makes an app or technology for smart phones where someone (like UPS or FedEx) can call you and you can unlock an entry door from a distance.Much thanks!

They were getting in from the back unlocked window.If you do invest there, I'd recommend doing only the necessary to maximize your Section 8 rents.

We are notified when doors are left unlocked and get instant feedback from the prospect.

Jared, agree that you cannot unlock a door without receiving word from them that they have moved out, establishing that they have abandoned the place, or with a court order.  

You can definitely unlock the equity in your property i.e. refinance and use the funds to purchase another property.

I arrived to the condo to find the door unlocked and wide open.

Getting a good idea of the total project costs will help inform which route you decide to go, as you will discover how much liquidity you need to unlock.

To me, my equity is completely dead if it is tied up in a property  and as long as I use all of that leverage intelligently I can unlock it using the HELOC in order to get a return on the equity.

Oh I know, I just get anxious as **** and I want to unlock some capital to keep moving.