Quote Originally Posted by lpg View Post
Most of the inner ring suburbs already are like Detroit. Over run with rental properties not cared for, crime. My neighborhood where I live and grew up were all single family homes. A short block with only 8 homes. 2 are now rentals. One was rented with no inspections and no heat. The tenants were only there for 2 weeks before the 1st call to police to break up a domestic disturbance. The first thing saved when they moved was the big screen TV. The kids were left until the 2nd trip. The other was rented to a woman who invited a motorcycle club to move in with her. A bar opened with new owners a block away catering to SW Detroit music and customs, it was only open for 1 day before a drive-by shooting happened. Nothing like this happened in the 60+ years the bar was in operation. I don't care who my neighbors are as long as they are reasonably quiet and take care of their property. My question is does someone have the right to turn a neighborhood upside down with a lifestyle that encourages violence and disrespect for others ?
I've lived a few places and haven't ever seen such sour attitudes towards renters as I do in Metro Detroit. It's unfortunate but some renters are better neighbors than owners and some of us either don't want the issues associated with home ownership at the moment or don't feel confident enough in the market to buy. Anyway, I have found it to be true that the healthier the region the less stigma against renting.