When viral transmission was fairly well understood and we knew that large social gatherings were dangerous, kids we're partying on - and getting infected like crazy. 

So, the notion that the "average fair market rent... rose at a steady clip" in 2008 is a dangerously misleading factoid.

The danger of not knowing why is that you might not ever be satisfied.... so don't take the exercise of a mission statement too lightly. 

Do you mean danger of squatters or are you referring to something more along the lines of someone stealing title to the property? 

Is it a bad area/dangerous?

Sounds like a 'last guy through the door' exit strategy...very, very dangerous.

They may not let Joe Schmoe screw around with plumbing or electrical -- danger of leaks, fire. etc.

Lower income units are more recession proof for cash-flow.My assessment: The Markets in the most danger are those where rent-value ratios are already out-of-control.

A city official passing by the property determined it had become a public danger because of the break-in and ordered the city to replace the plywood within 24 hours, without notice to the owner.

It's been, save your money, 401k is king, real estate is dangerous, you could lose money....