The crime and overall lack of safety in the city are driving people away, and I don't blame them.On the other hand...San Jose and the surrounding area have seen an increase in home values of 10% YTD.

You can replicate most of these safety factors in buying real estate with a loan. 

Logistically this will increase compliance complexity, increase operational costs, and raise safety concerns for rental housing providers throughout Colorado.3.

I work for a consulting company that specializes in building safety.

As was pointed out; if there is no health or safety reason to replace the carpet (i.e., no bodily fluids from this death) then there is no reason to replace the carpet and steam cleaning it is a perfectly reasonable option to do between tenants.The bottom line is what is really bothering you is moving into a place where a person died. 

The counter thought is that having a lot of equity gives you a safety margin in case values drop a lot or you need money unexpectedly. 

Recently received positive recommendations about Eastpointe Michigan and surrounding areas and so reaching out to investors and wholesalers knowledgable about this area to get your thoughts on issues like safety, attractability of the area to renters and the type of inventory.

For safety’s sake is it best just to say no guests or should renter’s be allowed to have a guest with advanced notice?

Buffett also likes to buy assets with a margin of safety. 

Many policies require that you adhere to municipal guidelines and may have specific instructions for signage, maintaining safety equipment on the premises (life preservers, flotation ropes, etc.), and could even require the pool be fenced or a certified lifeguard be present when the pool is open. 6.