The outside investor force definitely exacerbates the appreciation dynamics of the Boston A-class real estate market.

I don't think so, but that's what the 50% rule implies ... look, guys, don't follow any of these rules of thumb or believe any advise you hear from anyone on this site (including me) as gospel, as that is just a shortcut to get around thinking for yourself and will be sure to land you in trouble (especially following the 2% rule as that is the most dangerous one by far IMO)... educate yourself, try to understand the governing dynamics and rationale behind suggestions; and for goodness sake do your own independent analysis, make up your own mind, and be intimately familiar with the rationale and assumptions that lead you to that decision so that you can back test them against reality and evolve your way of thinking in the future.

Maybe 'the dynamic duo' of the central Ohio region!!

Storage has preferable recessionary dynamics, as long as you're in a market that is not oversupplied and you are producing cash flow.

The thing is, they're making it hard for us to know for sure whether there's genuine interest or not, without having a little more information.Unfortunately, I think this is what happens when the dynamic between us and the realtor lacks a strong relationship.Other than assuring them that we're not going to risk our namesake with them by going around them, is there anything else we can do to get the info we need to truly evaluate this deal?

. - you are right, completely different market dynamics!  

I always have a very hard time looking at the population dynamics in some of cities that had a “former glory” because — unfairly — I do think there’s some degree of Detroitish risk.

Tenant stayed 2 years w/family.Having the opportunity again, I would:fully furnish at 1.5 X FMRhave Corporate HR sign the lease and vouch for utilitiesset some minimum stay like 21 daysand NOT provide any maid or linen serviceObviously you need some cleaning service between 'tenants'.Mail your availability to the HR Dept, xxx Corp, city state and provide email + phone contact info.Will not work everywhere, but in dynamic, high growth areas, this is a viable business plan IMO.

I will take the 800 a year franchise tax fee as the cost of doing business and living in such a dynamic state.

Again, the group was small since many were on vacation but the dynamic was different.