Nancy Davis.https://www.synovus.com/ Tampa area is closest.

The closest was Charlotte with -0.2%.I think I might print the article out and keep it with me to hand to Realtors and sellers that I meet with.

Take your parents out to a steak dinner and celebrate - you’ve earned it!

Check the finishes of these houses and see what they offer in terms of amenities and try to pick the closest ones that match the subject property when it's finished. 

The closest area to LA with those prices is small towns in the high desert area in southern CA.

Try to find the one's that are closest to yours and for sure renting to students.

The feedback will be critical.The rents for the whole building is not what it is important.It is the rents for the closest unit to your in layout,upgrades,view,sq footage etc. that you should look at.I think when you do the research you will see you need to reduce.Did the broker show you other units in the building that rented out?

In any event, can someone up there tell me which airport, preferably an 'int'l airport', is closest to North York, Ontario?

Once you verify the main shutoff is open, find the closest termination of a supply line (could be an exterior tap, water heater, sink etc).

The easiest DIY solution (that I think would look decent) would be to get some (gel) wood stain in the closest color you can find to touch up the scratches then remove the handles and do two coats of (satin finish) polyshades in a color slightly darker than the doors are now (probably bombay mahogany).