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.