How many Uber wealthy young adults that were born into money have you heard about with drug problems, depression, etc...If you can strike a balance between, time, work, family, and have a fulfilling life... you have found freedom, peace and happiness.

We looked at properties in Hollywood, FL that didn't seem like war zones, but had very high criminal activity according to that site...and they break it down by offense - drugs, rape, assault.

But communicating with the seller (and, for that matter, the end-buyer) would seem to alleviate a lot of the issues on this forum.

Finally get him out while he is in jail for beating his wife find drug use in house $5K of rehab plus court, lost rent, and moving the wife out.

@Terry SchellI just did a project with a drug zoned building....http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/223/topics/206...Anyways, yes, it can be done but it takes work - here are some things that I learned- starting building a relationship with a police and community and let them know of your intentions. 

Biddeford has more heroin (thought there's drug issues everywhere), but there's an interesting edge/potential to the place. 

Anyway, this drug on for 6 months and finally I agreed to go to the local landlord class, let her break her lease and give her $100 back from the pet fee.

He told me that one unit is vacant and the other is occupied by a couple drug addicts.

A landlord that you just busted his tenant for drugs, might be a motivated seller.

@John Montgomery To alleviate the issues of high water table, the plan is to trench and install a sump pump system and divert any future water away from the property.