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After deciding that the neighborhood and property are a good fit, evaluate the exact unit as a separate decision. Grant pays close attention to what the apartment faces, noise exposure, privacy, condition, and its location within the building. He generally prefers avoiding highway-facing units when a quieter alternative exists and is cautious about bedrooms or balconies facing late-night bars. For renters who value extra privacy, he is also careful with street-facing ground-floor units and may prefer an inward-facing courtyard location. Do not let a beautiful model unit distract from the practical conditions of the apartment you will actually lease.
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