I generally tell clients to expense anything under $2,500 unless there are other factors at play that may change that decision. 

This new dynamic makes it crucial for CFOs and decision-makers to strategically navigate leases, using data-driven insights to secure favorable terms in a still-challenging market.As remote work continues to influence demand, the office market's recovery will depend on how companies adapt their real estate strategies.

If you are ever up in Chicago I'd be happy to link up as well.Your decision-making skills as a vet/emt will go a long way in real estate.

I would strongly urge you if you have time to read or listen to Real Estate by the Numbers by Dave Meyer & J Scott because they do a great job of explaining the various numbers and metrics used to make decisions in real estate, it has helped me reframe financial and real estate decisions because I understand the concepts and feel more empowered because of that understanding.The two factors in your decision here are financial and (maybe more importantly) emotional.

It's not a mind-boggling salary, but it's enough, and the economical decision would be to move into a LCOL area and thrive.

@Wendy Man  I went with MN Property Nerds, but it was the worst decision of my real estate career so far.

Frustratingly, those projections are released at the exact same moment as the Fed's rate decision and there's every chance that September's installment will cause some volatility in the bond market.For instance, if the Fed's projections are surprisingly friendly, mortgage rates could fall sharply on Fed Day and many uninformed onlookers will falsely conclude that the Fed rate cut was the thing that did the trick.One caveat to all of the above is that these conclusions are only as good as the market's understanding of the Fed's probable course of action.

How do you evaluate potential investments, and what role does financing play in your decision-making process?

-Lastly, ask for the investment or seek confirmation of their current or future investment, bringing the conversation to a decisive point.You should be well versed with the details of the deal before talking to investors:● Understand the average median income in the area.● Be aware of the average rents in the market.● Familiarize yourself with comparable properties (comps).● Understand what needs to be done in terms of improvements or renovations.● Be knowledgeable about the internal rate of return (IRR) for the investment.● Determine the anticipated holding term for the property.● Know the initial capitalization rate (going-in cap).● Project the exit capitalization rate (exit cap).When facing objections while raising capital, it's important to dig deeper to understand the true underlying concerns.

I immediately emailed the landlord and property manager that I agree with their decision (i haven’t stepped my foot on this property, don’t even have a key.)