There isn't much happening in those areas (darby, chester, drexel hill, etc.) but there's plenty of safe areas.PM me if you'd like and I can share some of the places I've been looking at.

There may be plenty of discussion on this subject already.  But how are the Lonnie Dealers working around this?  Is there something new to do?  Any help would be appreciated.

A few of the homes in the neighborhood have similar additions, so we are assuming we could safely do this but are looking to get an estimate before we go through the process with the building department. 

Also, it may be safe to assume most home owners are financially savvy enough to explore their options before a foreclosure (short sale, deed in lieu, etc). if the aren't this savvy, they would probably be leery of anyone promising them an "out" given they hadn't considered this option.

However, plenty of options are still available out there, and there are definitely realtors who are willing to farm, and wholesalers who use creative, but perhaps shady techniques.

Safe areas with decent c-o-c are mostly newer suburban and include East Arlington, Southside, Fleming Island, Far Northside (near the airport) where they likely won't lose value anytime soon, but considerable appreciation is very unlikely too. 

That's probably a safe bet, but I would check with your buyers. 

These are people who often work in the city yet can't afford to live there or it isn't safe.

It doesn't have to be fancy, but it needs to be safe and in a solid middle class neighborhood or better.

I would cash out your bitcoin and put your funds in something safe and boring.Can you find a property with 1/2 of your VA benefit?