I just don't like that digital version uses DRM so it can only be used in adobe digital editions which is garbage.

Often a phone call and some digital document sharing can be just what you need.  

There are many ways to invest in a truly passive nature and make low double digit returns with a relatively low downside / capital protection through note funds, etc.

With attention to Saj comment you would think it’s not a desirable place to live but for the past 5 years Portsmouth NH has been rated the best place to live country wide.http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/digital-nomad/new-hampshire/portsmouth-united-states-greatest-small-town/

Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) will do up to 70% on NOO properties for an Fixed Rate Equity Loan they were having a no closing cost special too.

I understand that note buyers like getting nice double digit yields plus kickers on notes, but at this point I am more concerned about learning the business by doing and building relationships rather than maximizing profit.I have been listening to a lot of podcasts on notes and got quite a lot out of this post- https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/70/topics/411915-where-to-find-education-on-notesI’ve checked out some of the paid and unpaid educational stuff listed here, but I think all of them end with the same advice- Find a JV Partner and pull the trigger.

Work will include:Carrier/Payne 2 ton-14 seer heat pumpLow-voltage wiringTubing Line set8kw strip heaterEmergency drain panPad for outdoor unitbump-up legs for outdoor unitdrain linesinstallation of digital thermostat

Loaning the money to rehab flippers such as myself would get you great double digit returns and if loaned to a pro with experience, and low LTV's, your money is safe.

I'm in the metro Los Angeles area where housing is not so affordable and there's not great value or ROI on investment properties for buy and hold.I too am in SoCal, so for those of us that live in an expensive market (like California, New York, New Jersey, etc) we are sometimes "forced" to invest out-of-state in order to get favorable cash-flow and rates of return.There are many great markets around the U.S. to choose from where you can get double-digit cap rates, and property values are between $50,000 to $100,000.

If you are looking at cash flows with good returns, find low key places that have historically double digit returns.