@Jay Hinrichs That's not something I've ever contemplated, so I reserve the right to be wrong.As I look at the rougher parts of greater Boston, I've never seen anything that would make me think that the main streets are safer than side streets.I have a few cops in the family.  

I think they did this to allow for the one off deal like the OP is contemplating.. its not intended for those in the business of seller financing to use or get around DF

The chance that a person will become a victim of a violent crime in Norristown; such as armed robbery, aggravated assault, rape or murder; is 1 in 202.

I was contemplating adding additional advertising to my arsenal, so I decide to take a look at where my deals were coming from. 

I was contemplating using that line of credit to offer private money loans to a local flipper/developer and start out in the note business. 

This is a question for commercial agents who came from the residential side that I am contemplating a lot and hope to get some insights.

I believe you are contemplating taking investors funds in a deal and promising a preferred return, which is structured differently.

So I have been contemplating to sell and relocate my rentals to a less expensive and volatile state.  

For example, what if one of your tenants assaults another tenant?

Aggravated assault, shooting on an occupied dwelling and homicide tend to happen more often in the worst.For example, here is a map of the violent crime in Sacramento over the past 3 months:But note that this data doesn't tell the full story.