I wanted to be able to drive to my potential investment, understand (from my own perspective) the good/bad/ugly of the neighborhood.

If you are worried about the area, check crimes stats, read local news articles, check housing values, drive the area on Google, anything that will allay those fears.   

You'll want to see the property before you buy (and the neighborhood) and to see how it looks at nighttime as well (see if it is still safe, not too loud, etc.). 

Experienced investors will want to help you if you show initiative, drive, and genuine interest.

Financial technology (FinTech) is supposed to drive down the cost and make this scale-up economically feasible.

@Troy S.I have some cash, a shitload of drive, 6 years of construction management experience with a top GC, a year of sales experience with a top Equipment Rental Company, a RE license in MA, a few residential deals under my belt and common sense.

Good call on multiplying the numbers by 1.5 - always good to play it safe.

., here are some things you can do now:-Start driving neighborhoods!

Totally Agreed today out driving for dollars, any neighborhoods youd say to give a look?

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