When I went during the day, it was quiet, but at night - gangs on each corner...hmmm2) Google the streets and blocks for crime stats or opinions - All spoke of highest crime in Montclair and constant crime.3) Check the police blotter for recent calls - a majority were on or around this block... ouch.4) Call the planning board to inquire on when ground will be broken on any gentrification projects. - This was interesting as the planning board member didn't seem like she wanted to speak to me at first....I convinced her in which she stated "the density in that area is not changing". 

I have already filed a police report, and put a fraud alert on all 3 bureaus, all I need to do now is figure out ways to increase my score and show good payment history. 

Bill Gulley  good point to get a NMLS license these days you must submit to a full FBI background check you must to the the Police department and get fingerprinted...

I am researching noise monitoring software, as I have had "guests gone wild" and police call outs for noise recently. 

., I see a police car from HSPS, a private armed security police.

For the past several months I've hired a property service company to board up the place, call the police for me when they spot someone in the home, and even clean the place out.

I'm not a real estate lawyer, but I think if a squatter is not receiving mail, nor have utilities in his name, and of course is not paying you rent or have a signed agreement with you to stay there .... you might be able to have the police escort him out permanently. 

Hello all,My name is Ryan, i currently live in the Bay area and work as a Police Officer in San Francisco.

Legal eviction means you will be forcibly removed from the apartment by police and your possessions will be removed as well.

Do you have to close any roads because theirs permits and fees and costs to police you have to pay?