Heck, grab 10 on each of it helps drive the cost down.

If there was an anchor project coming that would have an impact on the neighborhood values then the connected money would already be investing and driving up prices (see: Westport).Q: Maybe wholesale it?

If money was tight, I would be out driving for dollars and looking for rundown or abandoned properties.

And I’ve met people who make enough to cover all their bills from their job, yet the government still covers 70% of their rent.it’s not a matter of “the financial situation they’re in”.When people don’t have to pay for something, they are more likely to not keep care of it.In terms of my crime comment, drive around.

But it's always hard to tell up front, sometimes you just have to take a car for a test drive, so you know how it performs.. 

Spotted a small For Sale sign in the window when I was driving around looking at properties.

I am looking to buy within driving distance from NYC but obviously NYC is out of the question right now.

A lot of people start here with going to meetups groups, driving 4 dollars and when allowed in your area bandit signs good luck!

Like others are suggesting here, it’s really really really valuable to meet other like minded people.(2) build a system to find leads (search FSBO on Craigslist, drive for dollars twice a week, etc) (3) don’t be afraid to walk away from a deal if the numbers don’t work or if the margins are thin (there is ALWAYS another deal to be had, think abundance!)

Vegas and Arizona happen to be within 5 hrs driving and seem to have decent appreciation so I’m thinking about investing there.