@Tyson Luthy I like your idea as people like choices but if these aren't in your lease all that is required is that you rerent as soon as possible and you eat the lose of time. 

We also explained to the tenants that although we pay the bill for the laundry water consumption, ultimately it comes from their rents and if the resource is used wisely, rents will not need to rise as much ... we think this is working as the water consumption has held steady or dropped a little.When the tenants started paying for their own water one year out, we indicated there would be moratorium on rent increases for the first year.  

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From my experience (primarily with employees) it is extremely rare that I have thought seriously about firing one and then didn't realize eventually that it was definitely the right choice.

--meaning the physical, organizational, communication systems, etc. in place drive employee behavior and ultimately morale. 

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It all depends on what your ultimate goal is and your resources to get there.  

This is a personal choice, I know.

I think it's a great idea to pay off school/car loans first - will always look better in the lenders' eyes.In terms of your choices for your next move - I don't think you can go wrong with Raleigh, Denver nor Austin.

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