You can use a simple + or - sliding scale to determine if the property should be looked into more:+: is it around public transit?

There are lots here under $20,000 that people build on with public utilities.

Apartment owners don't want their listings made public for fear of a parade of tire kickers taking up time and disturbing tenants.

At the same time the SEC is fine with the same individual participating in far riskier investments in public markets (trading options, etc) and your state will sell you as many lottery tickets as you can buy.

My attorney commented that they are public employees but don't act like it. 

I sent out a simple letter something along the lines of 'I was going through public records (make sure to include that part) and I noticed you owed some money on property taxes.

I am reading IRS Publication 925, "Passive Activity and At-Risk Rules".

I am a buy and hold investor in 2+ unit properties in dense urban environments (public school system)  My top 5 are:1. 

Not to mention your close to shops and great access to public transportation.

HomePath has a 20-day first look period where it's only for owner/occupiers, public entities and non-profits.