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The One Unit You Should Probably Avoid (Unless It’s Dirt Cheap)

The One Unit You Should Probably Avoid (Unless It’s Dirt Cheap)

Check the Floor Plan for “MRR”. In the auction catalog floor plan, look for the label “MRR” (Material Recovery Room) or “EE Room” (Electrical). When to Buy It If the unit is priced 20% below the others because of this location, it might be worth it for a rental where the tenant stays short-term. But […]

Check the Floor Plan for “MRR”.

In the auction catalog floor plan, look for the label “MRR” (Material Recovery Room) or “EE Room” (Electrical).

  • The Risk: Smells, pests (cockroaches love the trash room), and the banging sound of the garbage chute door.

When to Buy It

If the unit is priced 20% below the others because of this location, it might be worth it for a rental where the tenant stays short-term. But for your “Forever Home”? Proceed with caution. Smell cannot be fixed by renovation.