I think, in a major metro area, you'll be overwhelmed with scammers and drug addicts.

You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.Brandon Turner mentions we are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.

@Ivan Rubio Those podcasts are addicting, aren't they?

It's certainly addicting!

This site is definitely addictive (but in a good way)

The math is not there for buildings falling apart on land I do not own (Though they will sell fast here by the Coast, unbelievably).

Thank you again for all of the helpful replies, I've taken the time to dive deeper into the forums (albeit it seems this can get a little addictive but maybe it's just new) and am halfway through my first book on the subject.

From my recollection things can change from block to block there - If you want to avoid a bad situation drive around on a weekend in the afternoon - Sunday on a nice day - see if families are milling about or a bunch of WT dirtbags or drug addicts living in rentals the other landlords dont care about up and down the block.Or go for a walk in the evenings with your dog and simply walk the sidewalks and take it all in.   

You will receive an Addict award along with a habit; as well as learning and retaining useful real estate information without struggling.We are considered to be the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with so connect with REIA meetings, accountability partners, and mastermind groups to engage with individuals interested in real estate investing.At the bottom of this page is a list with help in it.

I am a counselor/ therapist by profession specializing in addictions and very new to real estate investing.