I had already installed grab bars in the shower and those will be re-installed in the new shower to enhance safety.

In reality it's an opportunity to emphasize that you prioritize tenant's safety and want to know, where and when reasonable, who is living and staying at the property.

Otherwise build yourself a safety net.

Turn key to me means you can purchase the property and keep it running "as-is" over a reasonable period of time (3-5 years) without NEEDING any work (e.g. no safety / systems issues or something an insurance company would yell at you for), even if there are potential cosmetic upgrades. 

You have some nice options Oakland safety and building is so though you really need to be committed to this on a long term level.

I definitely understand the positives to buying, but because I'm relocating, not a seasoned investor, don't have a network/team in place, need a place to live in the next week, and prioritize a clean, successful transition both at work and at home, I will be renting in a neighborhood I feel comfortable in to begin.

is there a safety hazard?

I just wanted to get a little more familiar with certain areas of Allentown in terms of safety.

I also try really hard to make sure that I have a safety margin in the cash flow. 

Some of it is applicable (e.g. don't carry credit card debt, keep a safety reserve, etc).