And, don't let "popularity" be the influencing factor, you can always have popular posters who post bad information that most want to hear or agree with. 

The government has offered insurance to the lender; therefore, their remedy in the event the lender loses its security should be against the lender, not the property.In the 9th Circuit, the Stadium Apartments ruling is pointed to as controlling law with influence in this area.

The University of Puget Sound has a pretty strong influence on that neighborhood, and the neighborhoods within 10 blocks of UPS are some of the nicest in Tacoma. 

Read How to Win Friends and Influence People. 

From my understanding the first 6 months to a year will be the most difficult for providing income while also maintaining proper marketing costs until I could establish a larger sphere of influence. 

We are about ~12 months away from an impending slow down start with a 6%+ interest mortgage triggered by trade, and fiscal crisis.  

Start micro and work your own sphere of influence and tell everyone you know you're looking to buy a distressed home.