You can get a 1st position secured note with equity and get double digit returns.

With multifamily you can do passive investing and get double digit returns with not much work other than vetting the sponsor and the deal. 

I dig it.

Install camera's and lights, even if they are fake cameras, but a few that do work..

I will ask the hardware store about someone to take several digital photos too, of before and after. oh, I'm considering selling it, too, if anyone's interested...Probably use craigslist, zillow, and other such fora, including this one.Thanks for those suggestions.ofgift

I review the asking price, learn what I can about the seller, review the market and the location of the property.I like to take my camera with me when I actually go to look at a potential property.

I do energy audits through my inspection company with a thermal imaging camera, but I don't utilize that camera as part of my inspection.

The 4 million foreclosed homes in last 5 years will cause long lasting changes, reduction in neighborhood stability, and eliminate the # 1 method folks have created wealth over the last 50 years-their home equity.Irvine increased from 40-50% renters in last 10 years25 cities now have more renters than ownersSince 206,rental households have grown 692,000 a yearSince 2006, owner-homes have dropped 201,000 a year.Then I read some more articles that talk about a DOUBLE DIGIT drop (11.6%) in RE values currently.Then I read some more articles that seem to say the dream of home ownership might not be so good any more.

I've heard there have been some lawsuits regarding dummy cameras.

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.