In the same vein you can't exchange real property with other financial instruments such as stocks or bonds. 

The US being pretty much the only economy that is safe and large enough to absorb massive amounts of capital, so foreign cash, from China, Russia, Brazil, South Africa... floods into the US and invests in both the bond, equities, and RE market; driving prices up and yield down.

It's nice to have a balance of houses and tenants just like you should have a balance of funds/stocks/bonds for your 401k. 

I also use it for bail bonding skip tracing.

“Today’s decision is a positive step towards creating a level playing field for retailers, and it will serve to strengthen the industry as a whole for years to come,” said Tom McGee, president and CEO of ICSC.

However, if you have good construction background, go for it, it will only strengthen your skills. 

Repair it, have a remote company come out and inspect, treat and then sell you a termite bonds for any future problems.

Some editing could strengthen and less is more.

Also, doesn't anyone sell something that has a termite bond on it?

No I don"t think it is feasible to charge an extra 7%,since most loan mod attorneys in Cali are charging 2-4k.If you do loan mods it is a very smart business move to get alligned with a law firm and attorney that has been doing loan mods for years.Loan mod candidates can be a great source for ss"s though.There are many homeowners getting ripped off in CA,and the attorney general is coming down on "loan mod companies" and " foreclosure consultants".This is an article from The Orange County Register.AG Jerry Brown has sent letters directing 386 mortgage foreclosure consultants to register with his office within 10 days and post $100,000 bond, or demonstrate why they are not required to.