Seeing that I'm still in the teething stages of this Real Estate game, I ran across something here in my neighborhood and I would appreciate some advice.SITUATION:1) I was doing a tax record search and I ran across a property that caught my interest. 2) The house was deeded as "Estate of XYZ".3) Did more research of Mr.

I mean do you ride around the neighborhood locating what they want, pay someome else to find the deals, or use advertisement?

If I had your goals I would try and learn as much about the areas you are thinking of investing in and then narrow it down to one or two specific neighborhoods.

It is very hard to find a non-trashed out REO in a decent neighborhood here in Phoenix.

The neighborhood seemed really shady.

Do you think the value has dropped that much in 2 years in that neighborhood?

It's not the neighborhood pain anymore.

I'm requesting some input on my plan.First, I'm a military member, and will be receiving a significant promotion in rank/pay in May that will come with a move to a new location within the lower 48 states.

Is there no middle ground, ie safe, blue collar neighborhoods?

You are speaking very generally about the price and the neighborhood.