Selling to the wrong buyer can become more expensive than carrying the home for slightly longer.I will buy my bath/kitchen fixtures at a plumbing supply house and not a big box store.

@Henry Clark other than just a normal google search of "population of x" town, is there a specific site you use?

It doesn't happen much and probably won't be a process lenders go through in a systemic search until we hit closer to double digit rates on those 2 and 3% loans. 

Even though interest rates are high, we have a big Mircron plant coming here as part of the CHIPS act so that could boost housing demand in the coming years.I don't know the SYR market, but I did a quick search for duplexes somewhat outside of the city, and found this: https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/7300-Lakes....

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it" 

They will get in touch with the property manager, let them know a complaint is filed, and typically give them an opportunity to make things right before opening an investigation.Have your friend look for a new PM immediately.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

Also searching on idealista website which is a great one to start with.

You can also use online resources such as City Data to search demographics in the area. 

We've struggled with Quickbooks for the last several years (and before that I literally had a shoe box with receipts in it).