There are still some bad streets in South/West Durham, so make sure to talk with a local realtor who is an expert on the area before making a buying decision.Apex/Holly Springs/Wake ForestAppreciation and demand from core Raleigh have descended on these areas hard.

Ok, so your all for allowing Police to just randomly crab anyone, walk in your home whenever for whatever, with or without reason, right?   

I am a real estate investor (with a concentration in buy-and-hold properties) as well as a Police Officer for the city and I will warn you that crime is an issue.

Some people, based on their race and gender are required to perform better on tests when applying for jobs as firefighters and police officers.  

The police presence (both housing authority and metro PD) seems to be significantly higher in SW than in any of the other areas of the District with high concentrations of poverty-- even on non game days.

Sharad has some particularly good tips on identifying what neighborhoods you would want to invest in and checking in with the local police department duty sergeant with respect to crime statistics and desirability of areas. 

He said the police and fire department were there. 

He’s an alcoholic and does not work.The police do nothing and show up hours after the call.

I just am wondering if maybe the area is like Oakland, CA where one street is great and 5 minutes away you need police protection.

Start eviction process.Call the police and have them arrested.