The decision
What to know before you decide
Start with the employee’s actual work location, schedule and household requirements. Compare candidate addresses by route reliability, parking, property type and total carrying cost.
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Use the facts and documents for the home you are considering. Russ can help you identify what needs local verification.
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Your next step
Check the property facts before the next step
Use the checklist for property-specific diligence after reading the guidance above.
The decision
Start with the employee’s actual work location, schedule and household requirements.
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Build an address comparison
Compare candidate addresses by route reliability, parking, property type and total carrying cost.
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What to verify before committing
For Texas State, confirm current routes, property documents and costs with the responsible source. Record the address, source and date next to every number or local claim. This page provides general decision guidance; it does not establish current prices, travel times or rental returns.
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Texas State separates Bobcat Shuttle campus routes from off-campus routes serving San Marcos. Use the linked official resource to confirm the relevant campus or transportation detail. Source reviewed 2026-09-18.
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How Russ can help
Russ Ethridge can help compare the real-estate options near Texas State and organize address-level questions. Confirm school policies and transportation details with their current official sources.
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