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Originally Posted by FSUZeta

It is a lot easier to find 80 members out of 250-300 who will live in, than it is to have to require half the chapter to live in (so that ends are met). And I guess it is human nature that when there is space for less than half the members to live in, living in is seen more as a privilege than an obligation.

Yes. Also, the economy ebbs and flows, and building on the smaller side is a safer bet. It's cool to sleep 120 when the economy/enrollment/etc. all favor Greek Life. When it goes bad, depending on a number of factors, you may find yourself regretting building so many beds (as they are not filled and you're barely scraping by to pay operating costs.)