I choose to live a very frugal lifestyle, in what I consider a middle class neighborhood, but very safe low crime neighborhood. 

As long as you have good storm windows on the outside you might be okay until you have safed up some money.

Doing some research, but seems like Simpli Safe or something along that line would be a worthwhile investment.

I have lived in this part of town for 2 years and it is very safe and close to a public pool and a really nice public park on the river.

First off, as long as you buy a deal that you can hold on to during a downturn, you will be safe.

Lead Safe certification:   we write in CT, MA, RI, NY, ... and the majority of our companies are requiring a lead safe certification. 

Studying for my Texas license test and I am kind of shocked to see the landlord is forced to pay for modifications to the rental to make the place safe and comfortable to live in at his own expense for a disabled person. 

If you pay all those plus a premium, you should be on the safe side and less resistance, MAYBE it will not ruin your chances of hiring them again.

I think your first deal needs to be a good one, it needs to be a safe bet, but it does not have to be a great deal.

My family safely evacuated, but our personal home still has 6-8 feet of water in it.