Even so, says Bing, persuading people in mostly deserted areas to move to denser areas, where there is "safety in numbers," is a challenge.The population continues in flux because of another acute problem for Detroit - the foreclosure crisis.

Many new investors are so desperate to get a deal, they forgot the most important component of investing, SAFETY & bid the property so high, more than the true value!

Negotiators say it's better to negotiate on neutral ground rather than their place, so there could be advantage beyond safety.

Just food for thought.

The food. . .my god, the food! 

Voting just adds to your justification, you can only vote based on your residency in a district, declaring that for voting is just a justification as we don't have voting requirements to be registered.As to zoning, if you have a bed, a means to prepare food, personal items like soap and a toothbrush, a place to sit, a couple changes of clothes in a closet, no city or county type can give you any flak or claim that isn't your address, nor can anyone else.

Appraisers will look for the safety concerns and the things that make the house unlivable.

If you can't do that, paint the steps with a bright red stripe, or place some type of safety tape on the stair enabling her to better see the steps, along with good lighting.

Pool, food & beverage and location.

You'll have tenants claiming someone ate their food, didn't clean, didn't pay, threw a wild party, broke their XBox, drank underage, moved their boyfriend/girlfriend in, snuck in a pet, and similar roommate issues.You could even have zoning issues.In my previous town, 4 or more unrelated people living together would be a rooming house, which has to pay additional sales taxes on rent as if it were a hotel.