Separately there are environmental issues like lead and other things that can lead to disability in some neighborhoods.

But when you consciously choose to invest in the not-so-nice locations, BUILD, BUILD, BUILD becomes extremely important.

We really have to think about how each candidate will fit in to the community and at the same time be conscious of all the usual fair housing rules.

Are they doing a phase I &II environmental?

Did you have an open line of communication with the title company such that you can bring them the liens list from auction.com:"Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"and make sure your title insurance had coverage for these?

Local municipalities could and should assist in their own rejuvenation,  partnering with conscious capitalists.On one hand we're seeing an affordability crisis.   

What I was conscious of in Jim's problem was 10+5, but that means that there were intermediate steps I processed to break 7 into 2+5 and then adding 8+2 to get myself to 10+5. 

Here are some examples/thoughts:-Does your RE agent on the ground understand how to identify environmental waste, illegal dumping, etc.?

How NOT to Make Money in Real Estate (which I wrote) because it was the first time I made a conscious decision to share my experiences with new investors and that has brought me a lot of personal satisfaction and happiness.

Austin and I have almost bipolar opposite styles so far as I can tell, and they both make perfect sense and work for each of us in our markets for our goals and have been consciously designed as such IMO.