I'm buying a dira (apartment). Where should I go?
Answer:Out of town! (If that is what is right for you—ask your private rabbi). Says Rebbi Aharon Kotler, Rebbi Nosson Vachtfeigal, as well as Rebbi Shneur Kotler and Rebbi Yehuda Jacobs, as well as the Chazon Ish and Steipler (brought down in Orchos Rabbeinu, ayin sham): Out of town!
The truth is that without even doing anything in particular, just "being there", you already have a tremendous impact on all those around you. And R' Aharon guaranteed that the kids will turn-out 100%.
Hashem does all He can (so-to-speak) to encourage the notion, from cheap housing to nice people, open space, and good views.
There you have space to develop yourself, be truly "needed" by the people, and find your own private way to Hashem (with the guidance of a private rebbi).
