Getting leads that are going NOWHERE!

[Marlene Michael]

BP, I'm stuck. I have been getting leads on vacant properties and motivated sellers. Two problems: 1)The leads aren't in great areas of Atlanta. 2) Because of #1, my private money (dad) won't invest. 

I'm so frustrated! Do I buy more expensive properties (80,000+, no more than 20 yrs old) to appease the money man, or should I keep considering buying in the C areas and find some private money somewhere else? 

I'm planning to buy and hold by the way.