Talk to the police department about the crime rates and dig up some hard proof of how safe the neighborhood is.

The legal advice police will slaughter me if I get anymore specific.  

Can I file a complaint with the police office.

Apparently her son decided that her apartment, in my building would a grand place for a meth lab.I found out about the dead tenant and the lab in the same phone call with the police.

I wouldn't consider this nice stuff though. 17 founded Police calls in the last month has caused this current owner to be fined $500 for excessive Police calls.

Or install security cameras and report them to the police.

As for updates for around 5-10k I could do a lot - its just convincing them of it - the main thing is updating the master bath which is probably the most dated portion of the house - rest is fine - i could change the door knobs, and hinges to eliminate the polished brass 80's look for little to nothing.And to the others disputing the finished sq footage of a basement - it is normal where I live in KS and from every other listing I've seen in KC to have the finished sq footage in the basement included in the listing

I went in with Loudoun County Police Officer and secured the place.

@Ryan F. for a 5% COC, I'd expect a perfect building and the landlord to polish the door knob on his way out so it is shiny when I arrive.

You will find brand new people to the game and those that have been polished with years of experience, both good and bad.