It's usually junk/broken furniture, some food, and other crap that wouldn't sell at your average garage sale.

My brother has been turned down for Medicaid and food stamps because he makes "too much" with his disability check($2100/month).

I would say it’s best to diversify a portfolio with stocks, bonds and alternative investments like real estate as you want to maximize reward with minimal risk (modern portfolio theory)

I would get the benefit of a quick cash out but he would be reaping the long term rewards of home ownership (yes he would be taking on more risk buy refinancing and taking on a new mortgage, but after 15 years, it would be paid off and he'd own a property with no mortgage).

While it can be stressful, it can be rewarding too.

If she has food, water, and a toilet, she can hold out much longer than it will take you to install the stairs.Are you ready to start eviction?

I get $200 a week per guy, and there are normally 2-4 guys in every house.Last night I had alligator nuggets, some guys from Louisiana renting from me gave me a bunch of Cajun food. 

I can't give you any direction here other than there's no reward without taking a risk.

There was an article last summer about North Killeen becoming a “food desert”.

Or simply sell the land to a developer, in the likelihood of them doing a build to suit for a new tenant and you can reap the same rewards versus tying up your own capital.