Another trick from investers I’ve worked with is chatting up folks at local meetups who’ve recently navigated the same municipality.. they’re often happy to share how fast or slow things move.

It is done without prejudice and is simply a parting of the ways (eg tenant wants to move to another place, landlord wants to sell the property). 

I was told by the previous owner that you're moving out by February 1st, can you confirm that?"

Ihave kept this ratio in my head since the first time and make all mydecisions using it, before I move into a market.

It's just that I've already established good working relationships with some people in Jacksonville that I know are reliable.

I moved here from Florida after seeing the expansive growth in the Columbus market.

Even legal immigrants are not reliable numbers because they will/may be short-term residents and also do not have the same benefits or detriments of US citizens.

If your friend is unwilling to pay that then move on.

It would be better to open a new card with 0% interest on balance transfers, move your debt to that card, then pay it off like a mad man before interest is charged.Your scenario indicates you aren't financially disciplined.

In our area 67% of tenants will move locally because of issues with maintenance - which are often issues with communication.