At this point my friends and family did think I was a little CRAZY and joked that I was a "homeless landlord" Well, then I bought a short sale 3-plex all cash, and just recently purchased a single-fam foreclosure, rehab'd it in my free time for our primary residence.

The east side of Athens can be a bit rough (homelessness and crime) it is however getting better with the nursing school being located in the East.

There are no homeless camps in this area.2.

WENT FROM HAPPY, HEALTHY TO HOMELESS WITH EMPTY POCKETS AS HOME PARTNERS OF AMERICA LINNED THEIRS AND ARE STILL COVERING IT UP.

From home health care agencies, housing for veterans agencies, housing for homeless single mothers, housing for recently released prisoners, to several other types of agencies. 

"Homeless is out of control!

Yes crime and homelessness is still an issue, but plenty of great neighborhoods if you know the area.

He also told me that it has been a homeless guy he was letting stay there.

Look at your city's 311 service, it's public data and will have hundreds if not thousands of reports such as abandoned lots, homeless/drug activity, high grass & unkept properties, trash being dumped and [insert your favorite "Karen" complaints here].

Recently, the new neighbour next door let homeless people (his friends, I guess) stay in his backyard, currently there are three tents.