Renters leaving is not a bad thing.   Homeowners are much better about taking care of their property than renters.  People that rent homes in nice areas should be convinced to sell them in order to bring the values up for the neighboring homes that don't deserve to live next to a dozen children, five cars parked on the street while the garage(s) are full of boxes, weed-ridden lawns, and trash strewn about everywhere. Colorado is/was so beautiful.  Less people equals less pollution, crime, and gridlock to name just a few over-population evils.  If someone wants those things, they should go back to California or the East Coast.  Don't bring it here.