I started out wholesaling junkers to other local investors by driving close neighborhoods for vacant and run-down houses, knocking on neighbors doors and searching courthouse records to locate owners.The secret here, is to warm up to the owner but not being afraid to make an offer that you think will make them mad.

But he also grew up in a neighborhood where the moms all were able to raise money to give the kids access to computer time at a very early age.

Or should I continue saving and living in a bad neighborhood?

In Tucson, that agency is "Neighborhood Resources".

REO's in my neighborhood are getting picked up within days instead of months.

I missed out on a triplex in a good neighborhood this week that brought in $1300/month and the asking price as $25k.

Within those areas, what are the best neighborhoods to look at?

Worst case, I plan on cleaning up the front yard just to keep the neighborhood looking nice, but I'm really thinking of making an offer.

Neighborhoods arent the greatest.

Most governments were given money through Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).