They recently obtained a contract to start building the high speed rail station, which will attract a lot of people for work.

I am a customer at my bank, the gas station, the grocery store and many other business and I never feel I am being treated unfairly by them expecting me to pay at their request.Life is about responsibilities.

We are looking to be able to retire from here as my duty station options are limited.

She can walk to the Caltrain station.  

Our property is located right in the heart of Capitol Hill, very close to the new Capitol Hill Light Rail station.  

Normally, these things (at least utilities hikes) get a mention on the local news station. 

Near bus stops, light rails stations, and freeway on ramps.

@Dean Klein,please go to the nearest police station and if they like to talk, check what security firm has best relation with them and the activity in the area surrounding your target block.i think ADT will lock you into a 3 years contract, but they are a few other alternatives, wireless based, which you can move/install yourself. sorry my mind is gone today so no link/name.go to the local church on Sunday or check with the most involved neighbor on the block.maybe they are initiatives on the way like installing a city/semi-private camera  or neighborhood watch committee.maybe check with local police/firestation, maybe a recent rookie/hire needs a place.but on the lines of what @Al Williamson, said you are not a slumlord,you are offering nice affordable housing in a working neighborhood. so show that you belong there, be respectful, and walk with no fear and with a purpose.

He is making $40K a year managing a gas station.

The local police station will offer a "landlord" course which basically runs over your responsibilities to your tenants as well as the community.