Drive past Hornell and through Bath.

I also build a drive for dollars list that I slowly add addresses to every month.

They see a 60-year-old man driving a new Corvette and don't realize that guy drove the same Honda Accord for 20 years while saving and investing.

Plus, your proactive steps, like cold-calling and Driving For Dollars, show your commitment and enthusiasm!

Most people drive miles to work, or work out of the house. 

If you find a property that you really like drive down and ask to speak with someone about the fines.

I was able to drive the value through my effort and sell for a profit.

It drives me crazy when I hear these stories preventive maintenance is what should be practiced and discussing all avenues of the deal and the borrowers docs in advance.   

An in person meet (even if you have to drive 4 hours) would be the best way.

@Joel Lebovits the neighborhoods closer to the downtown area of Canton are more run down, with more vacant/distressed houses.The farther you drive away from downtown the nicer the houses get, in general.