Of empty houses and homelessness

I read with interest “Not on His Watch” (Feb. 17), concerning crime and related activity in abandoned homes during this period of many foreclosures and bank-owned properties. Real estate agent Ron Anderson’s answer was to move into the property.

Although this is a great solution, what about the rest of the many homes in Southern California?

Why not contract with the scores of homeless people in Southern California to live in these homes for a period of time until the properties are sold?

They might even be able to assist in performing tasks associated with preparing the property for sale. Cleaning and painting are tasks that almost anyone can perform.

It might give the homeless a sense of accomplishment and solve the problem the real estate agents and bank officers are facing.

Just a thought.

Cheryl Voss

La Verne