EP027: Why Crime Data Websites are Garbage for Real Estate Investors

If you’re like most people, you do a lot of research on the internet before making a big decision. That’s an excellent way to be an informed consumer, but when it comes to real estate investing, the internet isn’t always the most accurate resource. On this episode of Investing in Real Estate, I’m elaborating on one of the topics I’m frequently asked about—crime. Many people assume that a low priced home is in a high crime neighborhood, and today I’m setting the record straight. I’ll explain why crime data is unreliable, and how you can determine if a neighborhood is safe.