(Side note, I had the option of buying a duplex in what was a so-so neighborhood in Philly back in 2009.

Tenant quality is probably going to depend on neighborhood. for example, if you live on a street full of duplexes, the population density is going to be higher and higher quality tenants will shy away from that.

I hope to get with a developer or investor that may want to build a neighborhood or apartment complex.

Depending on the neighborhood there seems to be a fair amount of these properties "hiding" in the single-family listings.  

Software developer always trying to find ways to ply my trade in real estate.Truth is, after a few years of experience with this, there are not a ton of technical needs people have that aren't outpaced by their need to walk more neighborhoods and meet more people.

Hi,Here is a newbie question, I am trying to find the first deal I am looking all these different areas around Atlanat, I am not able to decide if the neighborhood/Area is a good or not safe area?

Know the neighborhoods well.

What neighborhood?

It's a B to C neighborhood.

To get seller leads, I will knock on doors in a neighborhood a buyer client is interested in and ask them if they know anyone who is thinking of selling.