Charles, RE is a non liquid asset and unique, to begin understanding RE begin with what makes RE valuable, most don't understand "DUST" but that is the function of value and to understanding market influences.

As Tim said, this is really pie in the sky and certainly nothing to influence immediate business decisions. 

Jones in his sphere of influence does he know someone that would invest the other $50K.One area over looked are  women who are professional or business owners that make good money but don't have the time to invest.

Reduce your credit card debt - never mind trying to eliminate it, pay it down to a utilization which will boost your credit score.Oh, and pay it down GENTLY - a few good size payments, not all in one chunk.

FDIC or Treasury and more over, you'll find regional influence affecting what can be considered prudent or wild and crazy lending (usually because of home prices). 

What influenced you to choose Orlando FL as a place to invest?

If the reason the property is empty has more to do with the surrounding area (high crime) then I'm more nervous since those are factors that are much harder to influence.

After being a member for a couple of months, I decided the Influence and voting system didn't deserve my attention.

Are we talking the hours that there are daylight so you can accurately see the paint job and now be influenced by the shading of artifical light?

I know that when Boost Mobile had the plan that reduced your cell phone bill the longer you stayed, it certainly kept me around.What do you folks think?