Hire a bonded, insured landscaping company, increase rent or add fee.3.

Usually the rate is based on what the prevailing interest rate is in the market for a safe investment often the number used is 10 year US government bonds. 

The economy is on fire and the bond market isn't getting much traffic due to the fact that the stocks are performing very well.

And if you've documented your bank's desire to see this in place  before then you've strengthened your case even more. 

Voter-approved bonds can increase the 1% base rate, such as bonds providing funding for schools, parks, or other community services.

Find funding, buy a deeply discounted property, resell it to a rehabber.Again, wholesaling is legal in all states because you own the property. keep in mind though in Oregon if your not owner occupying it.. and you intend to resell.. you ALSO need a developers licenseyou need a bond and insurance... so again cant make these blanket statements yes it legal to buy and resell but you do have to have those licenses to do that... 

The higher EM strengthens the 2nd offer possibly even compensating for the lower actual price.

Syndications, real estate, stocks, bonds, Crypto?

We have a termite bond company that identified old activity (unknown how old) but not active and wanted to charge $250 for a preventative treatment.Thanks

Yes, as @Phil Anderson , points out returns need to be indexed against inflation.My Dad bought some bonds for me when I was very young.