And I have family members who I wouldn't hand $20 to without writing it off as a donation, as I know I'll never see it again.

Ziv - Is this a non-profit that people would be donating to?

Many people have shared those stories with us, many have donated to the site to give back, and many just contribute as their way of saying thank you.I've had quite a few conversations with people who have asked how they can help us out and give back to BiggerPockets.

I don't expect labor/material pricing to get lower in the next 10-20 years but if these home prices don't quintuple or more there won't be any new construction in these urban neighborhoods.Here are a few links about things going on in Detroit somewhat related to accelerated demo of some blighted structures in the city:Detroit to get $300 million in federal help - Sep. 27, 2013 - CNN Money http://money.cnn.com/2013/09/27/news/economy/detroit-federal-help/Ford Foundation donates money to help Detroit manage its federal grants http://michiganradio.org/post/ford-foundation-donates-money-help-detroit-manage-its-federal-grantsBill Pulte: From Home Builder to Detroit's Unlikely Blight Buster http://www.forbes.com/sites/joannmuller/2013/10/09/bill-pulte-detroits-unlikely-blight-buster/Gilbert: Tear Down All Of Detroit’s Abandoned Homes At Once http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/10/01/gilbert-tear-down-all-of-detroits-abandoned-homes-at-once/Plan to eliminate blight in Detroit may top $1 billion, task force says http://www.freep.com/article/20131212/BUSINESS06/312120137/Detroit-blight-Quicken-GilbertDetroit bankruptcy judge orders company to stop collecting casino revenue (Access to about $180 million a year that was flowing to creditors from its casinos) http://whtc.com/news/articles/2013/aug/29/detroit-bankruptcy-judge-orders-company-to-stop-collecting-casino-revenue/http://www.freep.com/article/20130903/NEWS01/309030148/Kevyn-Orr-William-Buckfire-depositions-Detroit-bankruptcyFederal, Foundation, City and Corporate Investment Areas in Detroit http://datadrivendetroit.org/web_ftp/Data_Mapping/InvestmentAreas.pdf

I would be willing to donate sweat equity and my time to learn.

Check your local Habitat For Humanity Re-Store, they sell donated items, new and used.

Then I have to real myself in and ask "Are you willing to donate this feature to the home buyer?".

I would ultimately love to spend my days going to underdeveloped countries and volunteer/donate my time and resources.I am very excited for the future, and wish everyone the best in their endeavors!!!!

Donate some of your time for a better cause.

Maybe add in to the lease that all police reports involving problems caused by tenants, or their guests, will result in a $100 fine, to be donated to a charity benefiting police widows and children.