r/u_Fine-Accountant285

Hey! I recently moved to the Troy area for work and my current lease ends in January, so I’m starting to explore where I might want to live next. I’ll probably be looking for at least a 1-year lease.
Ideally I’d like to stay within ~20 minutes of Troy for work, but I’m willing to stretch that a little for the right area.

I’m in my early 20s and not really a bars/restaurants/nightlife person. I’d much rather be somewhere with good parks and trails for running, nature, climbing, hiking, camping, kayaking/paddleboarding, etc. I know the really amazing outdoors are farther north/UP, but I’d love somewhere that at least makes it easy to be outside regularly.

I’m also really hoping to find an outdoorsy community here — climbing friends, run/hiking groups, people who do weekend camping trips or go explore different parts of Michigan, etc. I’d love to get more into climbing in particular.
I’ve heard Royal Oak mentioned a lot for people in their 20s, but nightlife isn’t really important to me. I’ve also been looking at Rochester/Rochester Hills and areas north of Troy, but I’m very new to Michigan and honestly don’t know where the outdoorsy younger crowd tends to be.

If you were in your 20s, worked in Troy, and prioritized nature/outdoor activities + finding an active community, where would you live?

Also, any recommendations for climbing gyms, outdoor clubs, hiking/camping groups, run clubs, kayaking groups, or just good ways to meet people with similar interests would be VERY appreciated.

I recently moved to Troy and I’m looking to buy a used SUV, probably a Mazda, around $17,000.
What dealerships around Troy / Royal Oak / Madison Heights / Metro Detroit would you actually recommend for buying used?

I’m willing to drive farther if the dealership is worth it. I’m mainly looking for:

Competitive/cheap pricing without a bunch of hidden fees
Honest salespeople who aren’t super pushy
Good quality used cars
Good after-sale/customer service
A service department that is actually trustworthy
No weird mandatory add-ons
Willing to let me get an independent pre-purchase inspection

I’m new to Michigan, so I don’t really know which dealerships have a good reputation here and which ones I should avoid.

I’m planning to keep the car for at least 4 years and do quite a bit of highway/long-distance driving, so I’d rather buy from somewhere reputable than just find the absolute cheapest listing.

Which dealerships have you personally had a good experience with, and are there any I should absolutely avoid?

Hi! I’m relocating to the area for a new job in Troy and need to find housing ASAP. I start work Monday, so I’m hoping to move in this weekend if possible.
I’m in my early 20s and have been considering Royal Oak because I’ve heard it’s a nice area for young professionals, but I’m having trouble figuring out which apartments are actually good and reasonably priced.
I’m primarily looking for a studio or 1 bedroom. Furnished would be amazing since I’m relocating on very short notice, but unfurnished is completely fine too. I’d also be open to a room/shared apartment, particularly if there’s an established roommate-matching setup.
My priorities are a safe area, decent management, and a reasonable commute to Troy. A basic gym and somewhere nearby to run would be great too.
Does anyone have specific apartment communities they’d recommend or places I should avoid? I’d also really appreciate any leads on subleases, lease takeovers, or places with immediate availability.
Thank you!!