What to do about a next door neighbor who attracts crime?

[Ted Swagerty]

Hey guys!

I just bought a multi family here in Portland. I like my neighborhood, my tenants and the rental income. Just one problem… My next-door neighbor is most likely addicted to meth. He works on cars late at night, has a tendency to hoard junk in his front yard and attracts a group of people  that make my tenants and I uncomfortable.

My personal interactions with them have been fairly pleasant. I’ve had to ask him to move a car near my driveway. He’s a nice enough but the company and trash he keeps has me worried that it will affect my bottom line. 

I put security cameras up around the property to protect against theft but I still get the random car stops in my driveway for 20 min here or there.

What would you do if you were me?

I would love to buy the property they are sitting on but another neighbor said they have been offered cash but have refused in the past.

How do I neutralize the petty crime/ gritty scene next door so it doesn’t affect my property value or tenants’ lifestyles?

Thanks in advance!