. :) I would look at the center of town though where you'll find some lower cost, little less stellar neighborhoods but that you wont feel scared walking through (depending on your stomach) Near Downtown, UNLV and east, and on the westside from Chinatown on...

I had my property manager walk the property with me and the area is very blue collar with lots of families (definitely not blighted) but in this neighborhood, it is obvious that 75 years ago when this was built there were no building codes.

Of course, if I knew then what I know now my investment strategies would have changed when I was young and single but I think most people have read enough on here or can call up a good lender and easily be walked through that process.  

A realtor offering their opinions to you while you have an agent could walk close to the line of violating the NAR code of ethics.

As a basic example, the Qbank may ask:Jane drives 5 miiles and walks 15 miles to see Dick.

Failed to maintain exterior service walks, passage, and areaways in clean, sanitary, or safe condition3.

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What would be your reasoning for walking on this deal or closing?

.), bike paths, and an Amtrak train station, too.All of the things I've mentioned are a quick walk from Gannon.As for housing, generally the more west you go and the more south you go, the better the neighborhoods.  

Try to estimate with a spreadsheet while walking through all the repairs that will be needed.