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Talk to Potential Neighbors to Ease Military Rental Concerns

10 May 2016 by

According to many experts, after divorce and the death of a relative, moving is the most stressful time that people will go through. This might be especially true for service members who have to uproot their family time and time again, and who have to deal with the particular needs that come with doing so. Because many service members have to move so often, military rental housing can be a better option than purchasing a home. The military housing for rent will allow individuals to take care of their families while still being flexible enough to move when duty calls.

Find a Military Rental in a Good School District

In the United States, some 60 percent of the children in military families are school aged. As a result, the majority of families who have to move will want to take school district ratings and reputations into consideration when they relocate. Even if the family does not have children that will be heading to a local school, checking out the districts can still have an impact on moving for tax reasons, the possibility of having kids in the future, and other reasons.

There are multiple ways for military families who are undertaking a move to learn more about the school districts in the area that they are thinking about relocating to. For many, online research is the best option, but others will get advice and information from the realtor that they have chosen to work with. However, in order to get the best insights, without any bias, they might want to talk to someone who has lived there. The military community is a tight one, and many people are willing to lend a helping hand to other members. So if someone is looking for rent by military owners, they might want to ask about the schools to see if a certain area is right for them.

By choosing to search for rent by military owner properties, military members will be able to get insights from people just like them. They could learn about the schools of an area, what to do, and even what kind of costs they might expect. Plus, they could get some advice about whether to live on or off base. In some larger towns, there might be off base housing that is a better option for families looking to grow up in a comfortable environment. Learning the benefits of those properties from potential neighbors is a great first step towards finding the right home.

Read on and off base reviews near military bases to ease your PCS stress!

About the Author

Cameron A.

Cameron A.

Cameron is the founder of MilitaryTownAdvisor.com. She realized after a tough PCS there needed to be a place where military families can leave insider information for other military families. That's when she created the site: a place for military families to leave reviews about neighborhoods, areas of town, recommend real estate agents, things to do, local businesses and more. Follow her on Facebook or Tweet her @MilTownAdvisor

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