@Shaun Reilly , Aah, but it doesn't matter to the Seller whether there is "dual agency" or not, because as a good agent, you have negotiated one Fee with the Seller ahead of time (so that if you get lucky with finding a Buyer off the street, you do get both 'buy and sell' sides of the commission, but if your Buyer has used a different Agent, you already know that you will have to split the Fee with that Agent)!

You can always spin it.Call her up and say "hey it's Carl from the deal on 123 Main street.

Maybe it is safer than it looks, but there are streets with people standing around on corners and they are not waiting for the bus.

@Ming Wu   you may want to look at Portland Oregon... vibrant city... prices are between Seattle and BAy Area prices.. rents are super stable.. 1% vacancy factor in the entire metro area.

But that's your call.With smart phones pictures are free and easy, ask them to take a shot standing on the front door looking across  the street, then on the curb looking right and looking left down the "street scene" as appraisers call it.Ask them in include "what drew their attention to the property". 

I am also using these experiences to bolster my REI street cred.I have secured a tenant for unit#1 after having to evict the prior tenant I have just evicted (received judgement yesterday) problem tenant #2 and should have it rented rather quickly based on the interest gained on unit #1, they're right next door.  

Lots of younger people are drawn to the Main Street bar scene, shops, and restaurants.

The investment into education and knowledge in general is priceless and generally less expensive then your first potential mistake without having it to begin with.Second step in the knowledge process is, after the foundation knowledge is set and you understand the acronyms in the industry, street talk, construction lingo, valuations, exit strategies...then you can add to your tool-belt some items that may facilitate a further analysis like spreadsheets, apps, etc.Real Estate Investing is a TEAM Sport, and to try to understand everything on your own to the point that you feel comfortable to then act is an unreasonable expectation.Surround yourself with a strong Team, an experienced Mentor local to you, have that foundation education completed, put that tool-belt together and then act on a sound opportunity.NOTE: Wholesaling gives you an opportunity to practice what you learn, gives you an opportunity to vet your Team and affords you the opportunity to valuate the property without risk to start with.

@Steve Perkins all good points above.As mentioned, Indianapolis can vary greatly street by street.I buy/sell several homes in this area and own several myself.The condo's south of 42nd St are very rough and there are pockets of rough/very rough areas.Overall, if the rent is over $700 and the home is in good shape you should be fine.Please let me know if you need anymore properties in this or any other area of the Indy Metro area.  

Rental income is $3,700, has off-street parking.