You could come up with that small amount of money driving Uber part time for a few months.

Show me a court case that determined that alone is sufficient. except driving drunk IS illegal, and can kill people - so I don't recommend that.

Is it me or does a completely random drive by on a quiet residential street seem suspicious?

Audible is nice because I can listen pretty much anytime I want...while I'm driving, working around the house, sitting around doing nothing, etc.It may sound cheesy but I like Grant Cardone books a lot - his energy  (he does his own reading) helps keep me motivated!  

Hospitals and schools nearby can help drive appreciation.

Although starting at a younger age, I see no better time then than the present to learn and gain leverage into my first deal.My drive to getting into real-estate investing is to focus on my family of the future, create time to travel and to avoid wasted time and stress thinking about how many hours I may need to work before successfully retiring.

Real 15 minute drive to get to four neighboring cities like Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Gilbert. 15-20 minute drive to Phoenix airport.

There are several properties in my area that I drive by for years.

If you live in your target market than a very inexpensive way to generate leads for a novice investors is to Drive for Dollars.

If the subject you are buying is an unreasonable drive time, then you have some " 'splaining to do Lucy."