I've just realized there are many options and innovative ideas out there, but definitely haven't ruled it out, thanks in part to the reasons you listed.For some reason, in my head at least, buying an income property even with the use of a property manager, seems more intensive than HML, Syndication, and other "passive" real estate investing ideas.

Any innovation or trick I'm missing?

However, this program adds an innovative twist to this basic product: growing equity mortgages (GEMs) enable the homeowner to apply scheduled increases in monthly payments to the outstanding principal balance of their mortgage and thereby to considerably shorten the term of the mortgage.

Lots of people are using an innovative voice broadcasting system.

Stock market will climb then fall again in Nov. and Dec. bounce back the end of Jan. 2010 after that their will climb just in time for the 2010 elections.Companies will fail, new ones will take their place.

Innovative in concept but not so much in execution. 

Innovation for Smart Investors: Timely Tips and Strategy Blueprint for 2019 During Oliver Stone's 1987 Classic Film “Wall Street”, one very defining scene is with up-and-coming broke Bod Fox answering the phone as the sun rises placidly in Manhattan, and his new client tells him: “There's nothing more beautiful than the sun coming up over the ocean.

and/or look for innovative ways to reduce expenses or increase rent. 

Innovative shed décor can turn the old gardening shed into a haven of tranquility for mom or a gaming studio for those noisy teens.SummaryBy choice or lack there of, many more people are living in smaller spaces and will continue to for the next few years.

Allan Hancock College is there also, employs around 400 people.Home to the 20th Space Wing, this paired with the air-force base supports an economy also driven by tech, innovation and industry.Major employers that support the area are UCSB, air-force Base, Dignity Health Central Coast, SB Cottage Hospital, Raytheon Co..There is prison there.Two airports somewhat nearby: Santa Barbara airport - direct flights to Dallas, Denver, LV, Oakland, Phx, SF and Seattle.