Also, you could also hang out at some local ice rinks where people take their kids to hockey practice!

@Grant Shipman Great stuff, I'm a big fan of co-living/rent by room strategy, and I do it here locally in Denver metro, and it is the best strategy in today's market for any house hacker to live for free or make money while living there, but they have to sacrifice personal space.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

I can put in touch with a couple of local insurance agencies.  

Real estate is local.

She speaks at a lot of meetups locally as well.

After checking the local housing authority the SAFMR though the zipcode maximum is $1300.

My guess is that the institutional big banks would have a problem with it, while the smaller local banks and non-bank lenders probably wouldn't care as much. 

And you are local!

—it’s also about reliability, attention to detail, and someone who just “gets” your space and your guests’ expectations.Do you have any hidden gems, local recommendations, or tips to share?