Kodak was a industry "beast", a definitive "safe" investment, until it wasn't, and it went to trash in a flash.   

Safe to say that many punters who invested in low cap rate syndication deals, especially during the peak of the hype, are getting schlonged right now. 

Portfolio Payoff is very conservative and safe.

From what I’ve heard, 25%-30% of profits is a safe estimate depending on your tax bracket.

I don't know the #'s off hand but I feel safe in saying L.A. would go bankrupt yr2 if not yr1.It's not remotely feasible.  

A ceiling has collapsed and the property is not safe to enter.

Would it be safe to purchase a new fridge, deduct maybe 1/2 of cost to replace  current fridge door from the security deposit, provide receipt with explanation?

Its a safe place to park money.

Use a 2nd position heloc to absorb your paycheck, once your paycheck is entirely paying off your heloc, then it is safe to advance $3000 or $5000 extra against your heloc to make a principle payment against your 1st position heloc.

If you want low, safe returns that are truly passive, invest in the stock market.