That being said, I am exploring a reduced scope as @Tom V suggested.

This is why, you will see the famous "price reduce" message. 

Combining the two platforms will reduce listing duplication and data fragmentation, reduce online listing inaccuracy through ListHub's rigorous requirements, and provide more accurate metrics and measurement of online marketing across numerous websites.

Maybe it would make sense to pay to have some landscaping done to reduce the areas that need the weeding.  

This does not include closing costs which would increase your cash outlay and thus reduce your cash return.I'd shoot for at least 20% cash return personally.

The problem here is I will need to use a property manager, thus reducing my monthly profit.I'm interested in the FHA route, but it seems tricky since I'm unmarried but not planning to live separate from my boyfriend full-time.

Is it worth waiting a few months to see if a seller is motivated enough to sell at a reduced price or does that generally not happen much?

Starting investors with low capital are often attracted to these high crime areas because of cheap prices.It's a way to get started for many.Those with lots of money already avoid the headache for the perceived extra yield etc.So it's likely to find buyers for any type of real estate asset bad area or not if the price is cheap enough.

i agree with lonnie but let me build on that. first, your credit report is based largely upon your pay history. paying early does nothing to boost your score ,but paying late will reduce your score quickly. so, pay on time. next, CARRY A BALANCE. it will actually lower your credit score if you do not use a decent portion of your avaliable credit. also, maxing out your credit cards will also hurt your credit, it is optimal to carry between 30-50% balance of your avalible limit on your cards. do not worry about intrest as long as what you are purchasing is ultimately going to gain you more in value that the cost of the intrest. i.e. why would you worry about a 25% intrest rate if you are going to make 50% on the house you are investing in?

We may even give some lame guarantees to reduce their potential loss (out of our discount).