And here's the local crime last month:4 crimes total: Cruelty to a child, a house burglary, petty theft, and a car robbery all several blocks away.

A home around the block recently sold for $690,000 fully updated and spot on with bedrooms and sq ft.

My primary residence which is just a few blocks away.

I'd suggest looking for houses that are the ugliest on the block in good areas (ie they are outdated cosmetically, but still have good bones and the major systems are still in good shape). 

It was cinder blocks in an L shape coming from the bldg and I believe the steps were concrete.  

@Jay HinrichsIt’s the title agency that’s throwing up the road blocks.

This would be the case for large areas, blocks of properties.

I've been around the block once or twice and I know the odds and they ain't great.

Well i buy distressed properties for very low prices and then fix them up i have 5 all on the same block 3 are rented 2 im still fixing up. and my neighbor would like to sell there house for 30k so im trying to figure out a way to buy the house 

I would only recommend waiving inspection if all or most of the following is true:1) The price is right and the deal is good enough that even if the building has major mechanical/structural/physical obsolescence issues it's still a good deal (and you have the money available to make the necessary repairs)2) You're planning a major rehab anyway, specialize in this type of property, have a lot of experience and have padding in your rehab budget for unexpected issues3) You have deep pockets, just really want the property and can afford to take a big hit4) You already know the property and it's potential issues because you live down the block, know the property well, know and trust the owner/manager/tenants, used to live there, worked on the property as a tradesperson, have solid inside knowledge etc. and have money to make the unexpected necessary repairs5) You like rolling the dice and have money to make the unexpected necessary repairs6) You're a savant in all the trades and can see through walls and dirt as well as predict the future and have money to make the unexpected necessary repairs7) you have money to make the unexpected necessary repairs