For those inclined to suggest, "just register, what's the harm?"

http://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/dashcam-shows-co...And, someone who wishes to do you harm isn't going to signal their intentions and let you reach into your purse or in your jacket and draw your weapon.  

You have to have running water, working plumbing, doors that lock, a heat source, a stove, no adverse conditions that would be harmful to health (mold, vermin, etc.) 

I would say that human nature tells us that although this is certainly possible, it is putting someone in a position of power which in turn puts them in a position of temptation and potentially harming a lot of others in the community.On another note, this sounds quite similar to many Communal Living situations that I think try to achieve sort of what your describing (minus the ability to relocate easily).

And when they freak out, they often make decisions that will harm them more in the long run.

I tend to go for substance over form in almost all of my life dealings (except for remodels, where it's both substance AND form).I once opened up a bank account with a 15,000 deposit while sitting in paint spattered clothing since I had just come from my latest project.  

You don't have mold you have a "substance".

In my opinion, however it is misleading/a major time waster for beginner investors, who are trying to soak up as much information as possible, to immediately jump into a seminar geared toward getting into their pockets more than providing actual substance to help learn. 

Isn't that a controlled substance in Utah where the OP is?

No harm in asking the previous owner if they will help out.