One quick comment...
If you are investigating anything...as a PI... a recovery agent or just doing a little info seeking.. it is a good idea to blend in to your location... in every aspect... physically, dress... mannerisms...
Case in point... I am an old fat white guy who looks like I am on the road to Disneyland...
If I have a case in a neighborhood... lets just say that I might stand out if I were to seek info in ... the "hood"... so in those instances... I employ those that can fit in better...
I am certainly not a racist but I am also not stupid... having said that................
You ain't gonna see this old fat white boy walking down the street in East Baltimore.... nope... I will put someone on the case that is .... let's just say... is better suited to the job...
... and that is my short comment on blending in................ if you want to move in circles that might be a bit difficult for you .... put someone on the case that ................... is more suited to the job....
REMEMBER TO BLEND IN TO YOUR SURROUNDINGS OR HIRE SOMEONE WHO CAN....