Now I try to establish a relationship with the neighbors if I can, and I install dummy cameras up high, they are battery operated with red light as if they are on.Good Point,  when i started HML for rehabs and turn key in Detroit back in the early 2000s.. the rehab team owner was also the PM and very attuned to his market.. they determined that much of the theft was from subs coming back .. they install during the day steal the stuff at night they have the combo's and know what is there..

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀But ranking #1 on Google, is a stealth-ninja-kung-fu-praying-mantis-style way to intercept any and all motivated sellers before anyone else can reach them.

They are more efficient and tenants can't steal the bulbs. 

Who in the world would steal the knobs off the cabinets?

People like to steal things these days, like identities.

They should not steal the deal, but they are going to collect commissions on representing you (which the seller normally pays).

While you're at it, put low-flow toilets in(Niagara Stealth from Home Depot uses 50% less water than a standard toilet,) and use Water Sense faucets and shower heads.Then put a clause in the leases allowing you to end the lease with 30 days written notice.

Steal the batteries out of the old ladys hearing aid and the problem is solved .

Great for flips where you don't have the house very long, but it wrecks your numbers on buy and hold unless you absolutely steal the property.Private money is great for what you described, you just have to find a willing lender that does the right terms. 

If so, just take classes and get your license then work with a Realtor company.Don't steal - the government hates competition.My goal is to start flippingIs it that easy to become a realtor?