A condo that hasn't been upgraded since it was built in 1979 but is identical in every other way to one that has just been rehabbed with quartz counters, shaker cabinets, new black stainless appliances, imported tile floors, recessed lighting, fancy backsplashes, etc will show a much different $/sq ft. 

By the way I tutored for 5 years in an all black poor neighborhood.

Quote from @Michael Black: It may be wise to try "Cash for Keys"I've done "cash for keys." 

But my seller signs (We Buy Houses) get about a 1% return - so 10 signs, maybe 1 call.Joe, My buyer signs vary, I tested different variations but what has worked best is:___ bedroom ____ bath (fill in the blanks)Owner Will FinanceNo Banks Needed512-xxx-xxxx (phone number)Also, hand written signs (black marker on yellow sign) have consistently gotten a better response than pre-printed signs.

We look for nice and safe and clean with average amenities but nice things like coffee makers, hair dryers and black out curtains for the night shifts.

The previous buyer blacked out after the house tested positive for meth.After speaking with a remediation expert in the area it seems that even with that cost this flip is a good buy.Has anyone else ever fixed a meth house.

Quote from @Marie Black: I’m also a new investor and new to the Baltimore area!

If this is something you worry about, be sure to screen, buy in good areas, etc etc. then save a years worth of expenses just in case we have another black swan event. 

I guess my point is .. its a kettle calling the pot black situation ... 

Now you're a successful person.But if you're black, you can't change that.