I don't know, i just know most of the houses/barrels/containers aren't safe because the items you place ad then pick up are marked as stolen

Alright.... I guess I'll keep searching.

I have two house actually, first a german mod called "Mendragors Anwesen" (in english Mendragors Manor) in Seyda Neen, the next is my english house mod in Solstheim (you need Bloodmoon) called "Solstheim Seaside Cabin". Both are very nice i found and there are many items that i've placed there.

So at last i have a mournhould house downloadet, but i don't played tribunal yet (it's not cause of the game).

There's the vacant Dwemer tower on Dagon Fel, you eventully get the Blademasters house, and there are several abandand, (Or soon to be) houses which you can bunk in.

Kill some Balmoran that nobody will miss, like that old lady who you have to clear the Rats out for in that Fighter's Guild quest. Then live in their house.

In a fighters guild quest you can kill dura-gral bol cause she has a bounty and then you can live in her house in balmora.

Don't know if this is particularly useful, but i just live in hlaalo (hlaalu?) manor.

Apart from the dead body in the middle of the room that you can't get rid of, it's fine.

Also, the wiki article about the quest attached to rethan manor states it can be used as the player's home, so either that's a typo or it's fine.

Strongholds are easy to get if you are part of a Great House, safe and most come with some trainers. You cans store everything you want in them. I have Rethan Manor, which is the smallest stronghold but is in the best area. Only a small walk away from Balmora and Hla Olad.

Same here. Rethan manor is probably the best location wise, as it enables me only a quick walk, good to take my loot there.