Actual experience owning a home in Alberta Ave area?

I’m starting to more seriously look at purchasing a home, and the small houses in the Alberta Ave and surrounding areas are the right size and price for my needs. Obviously my concern is safety and the general vibes of the neighbourhood.

I have a friend who loves living there but is also vocal about the fact that homeless people need to be located somewhere and they’re okay with it being near them. I know there are efforts to improve the community but for those who actually live there these days, what’s it like? Is it somewhere you’d still chose to invest and move to today? Is one neighbourhood of the larger Avenue Area better than others?