The government also seems to be a bit of a mess there although it is possible that the regulatory environment might get better instead of worse.I would not move based on what you have said.

The government is in charge of protecting our borders, how is that working out?

It's the gun that a lot of police/government agencies use.

The fact is that the need for affordable housing will never be met by government.

I have recently started doing a lot of government tenants so we'll see how it turns out with them.

Control of Health Care is NOT the Federal Government role.

It is very hard to get a loan nowadays for the average joe who doesn't have 5% to put down or good credit so yes there are lots of renters and in my area, lots of new government grants for voucher people.

As I consider war zone and slumlord, section 8 tenants couldn't live there since those properties would not pass inspection.Jimmy, I have had years in the non-profit housing arenas and all social support organizations (NGOs) and government offices (police, fire, health, etc.) meet and discuss these topics.

Private devleopment funds investing $100's of millions, local government incentives and tax abatements, new streetcar program just received a $25 million Fed grant and is close to fully funded (and will run directly through OTR connecting UC and downtown), new urban casino development nearby, and with CBD and UC close - it is wedged between the largest employers in the city.I know Cincinnati has a "rust belt" feel to it, and indeed the population has decreased over the past 30 years but has stabilized (will be interested to see 2010 census on the area).

The following are excerpts from an article on Reuters.com:"Rumors are running wild from Washington to Wall Street that the Obama administration is about to order government-controlled lenders Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to forgive a portion of the mortgage debt of millions of Americans who owe more than what their homes are worth...