Single family "decent" blue collar neighborhoods, the 1% rule applies very oftenThat being said, these "rules" are REALLY only guidelines or acid tests to quickly see if a property is "in the ballpark" 

Just doesn't pass the "smell" test.  

Like electrical, plumbing, and dangerous chemicals.Also while contractors are okay at generating bids, are they going to be testing for moisture in the walls?  

I've done cash for keys only once--to get an apartment back from a tenant who had been robbed due to drug activity.

It's the same reason that dealers, when buying a car auction, don't test drive the cars, don't worry about whether they are vacuumed, and the the little scratch in the paint.  

But you won't know until someone tests for a leak or you remove the tank to see under it.  

I've tried and tested this theory in my market over and over and over again 6-7 different times in the last couple of years, and it was spot on every single time.  

Take the practice tests in the book. 

Beyond the new stadium and whatever becomes of the GA Dome, you have an area with entrenched crime, drugs and general nastiness.  

Both outlets in each of the upstairs bedrooms are 3 prong outlets, but when tested come up with "no ground".My question is, can I replace these 3 prong outlets with 2 prong outlets and pass a section 8 inspection?