Interesting auction taking place online in NO at the moment. Around 3,000 tax adjudicated (unpaid taxes, no one bought the tax lien) properties are being auctioned.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/02/new_orleans_to_sell_3000_tax-a.html
Link to properties
https://www.civicsource.com/map?saleType=Adjudication&state=22&politicalSubDivision=22071&city=2255000&at=30.068769085699785,-89.93087893047493,12z
The city still has big crime problems in certain areas but it's a fascinating place and seems to have a lot of development going on right now.
http://www.nola.com/politics/index.ssf/2015/02/new_orleans_to_sell_3000_tax-a.html
Link to properties
https://www.civicsource.com/map?saleType=Adjudication&state=22&politicalSubDivision=22071&city=2255000&at=30.068769085699785,-89.93087893047493,12z
The city still has big crime problems in certain areas but it's a fascinating place and seems to have a lot of development going on right now.