Rent however is not one of those astronomical, out of this world growing expenses compared to the rest of our society.

Building costs here are astronomical.

This one was very much expensive then the first dropped one  and I am sure the next one will be astronomical.  

Add the SALT taxes and the impact in Long Island is astronomically worse that it was before SALT.For other localities, you need to be the expert and to understand exactly what is happening and what can happen in the future.Again, once you can predict what can happen, you can profit from it.

I am not a specialist on Washtenaw County, but can say that the typical rent does increase when homes aren’t primary residents but not astronomical.