The report claims the reason behind the deaths is that roads are still being designed without pedestrians in mind, producing streets that "prioritize high speeds for cars over safety for all people."

People move slower in the south, so I have to be more patient but I have found the people to be exceptionally nice and thoughtful.

these rules are based on Health, Safety & Welfare. 

I'd urge you to be patient, and keep saving money.  

Stay patient and work with them until your reputation is built.

I really want the house so I've been patiently waiting; however, I'm over it at this point and ready to move on.

At this point in the cycle I am looking for more out of both of these figures, providing a larger margin of safety, but the levels of this deal are acceptable.Your vacancy is a bit low for me, I generally estimate 8-10%, and would likely be more towards 10% given your description of the area.

The one thing holding me back is the safety aspect.

Be patient and just keep doing what you are doing and the right deal will come along I'm sure!  

The same goes for crime and "safety".