LOOK at what ADVANTAGEOUS, what competitive edges do you have, how can those be best used to engage in the opportunities at hand. 

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.

Quote from @Yaroslav Shtogun: Good morning,Some updates, we did home inspection and the house is not good condition since it was built in 1950 and was not maintained well.

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

"I'm at the point where I've gotten out THE lease and it doesn't have anything about locksmith, however the maintenance, repairs section states, " All normal repairs necessary to maintain premises in a tenantable condition shall be done by or under the direction of the landlord, and at the Landlord's expense, except those caused by negligence or acts of the Tenant, which repairs shall be made at the sole coast of the Tenant. 

Also, hyperfocus helps me find a home with the right conditions - a stable but increasing-value neighborhood.

Starting to look at possibly investing there.Great, but also expensive and competitive.

When you do there’s usually lots of competition.

Pretend to be a renter and shop the competition.

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