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Lately I have been reading some amusing ads for people looking for rooms to rent. I own a few rental properties, and I typically rent the whole house to one family or one person, but one of the houses is operated as individual rooms for rent. When one occupant prepares to leave, I look at the posted ads for those searching... even as I post my own ad describing the space… The smallest room rents for $1000; the largest rents for $1400. I do not allow smokers, pets, or visitors/guests. They have access to the kitchen and laundry on site… off street parking is available in the driveway; if they want to use the two car garage that is an additional $200/month. Obviously, this is not the ideal situation for anyone--no one dreams of growing up to rent a room--nevertheless some of the ads leave me scratching my head or laughing out loud. Some examples…
Musician looking for a room to rent or to go and find a home to share. Preferably with another musician or musicians. I'm 49 white male I have 3 cats that are my babies and family. I play guitar and love watching movies in surround sound. I'm clean respectful I work full-time overnight shifts hopefully that won't be a problem. Also need to be close to public transportation...
You want to move into a house with your three cats and play your surround sound music disturbing the other occupants? No.
Im looking for a room to rent in a house; I'm 62 year old man and have a 90lb dog that I have that would be coming, she does get along with cats and other dogs as long as they are not alpha dog.
I'm on Social Security and get monthly check and looking for a rent of $500 to 600 a month. I'm currently looking for employment as well so if you have anything in this criteria please reach out...
You really expect to move your 90lbs dog into a space occupied by other people? Big dogs smell and make a mess. "I wish someone would move in here with a 90 pound dog," said no one--ever, so I don't know who he is expecting to take him in. And his budget is $600? The dog alone would cost that much! No. ::)
Looking for small room share for my disabled twin brother
My brother is 38/
He is like a large teddy bear/
He currently does not work / but plans to volunteer next month.
I will be paying his bills-
He does not own a car/ prefers to not have-
He struggles with things, but he is fully functional-
Just looking for a safe place for him to lay his head-
He does smoke cigs outside / I manage his meds
Please email if you have anything/ thank you
Why don't you live with your smoking disabled brother instead of trying to foist him onto others? No.
Hi, looking to pay $50-100 monthly to stay in my tent in your yard if you have a private yard.
So, you want to pitch a tent in the back yard and live there for $100? And what will you do for bathroom, food, and hygiene, and laundry? I suspect you come with a pet too? That's not worth a $100 to anyone; not $200, not $400, not $600. No.
Room wanted. 69 years old male. Stays in room [back problems] on the computer, most the time local native. Excellent credit rating. Have a fish tank. Need an inexpensive room, as I am on minimum ss and ssi.
Do I want a fish tank in one of my rooms? No. What happens when the tank leaks or bursts and water is spilled all over? I can just as easily find someone who doesn't have a fish tank or any pets for that matter. No. ::)
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Another:
I need a room for rent... pay monthly. I am a retired male also I work part time.
Please anyone who would like to have a new friend around. I can pay $800.00 per month with water and power. The room can be furnished or empty. will be nice if I can park inside, my new car.
So you want a room and garage space for your new car... for $800? Garage space alone is $200-$300/month--or more in some cities. ::)
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rent a room to me for 0. Entertainment factor is priceless,....um no homo though :D
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dj181 incoming
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Dealing with tenants can be risky and generally a PITA. Owning property is a nice old-school asset but as an investment vehicle, I don't know.
HMOs, definitely a no-no. I mean, the stress alone.
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Dealing with tenants can be risky and generally a PITA. Owning property is a nice old-school asset but as an investment vehicle, I don't know.
HMOs, definitely a no-no. I mean, the stress alone.
Big money in UK for landlords if you lease a house to the government for an HMO (illegals) they pay you rent for each rag head for 3 years and pay all the refurb costs, repairs and all your utilities
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Big money in UK for landlords if you lease a house to the government for an HMO (illegals) they pay you rent for each rag head for 3 years and pay all the refurb costs, repairs and all your utilities
Funny you should say that, I know someone at work who does that. HMO in Nottingham (he doesn't even live there, he lives in Hampshire)
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more:
Household duties trade
I am a handy-woman but I don’t know how to do electricity and plumbing. Everything else I can do. Also, don’t know how to do auto as well.
Searching for a few 4-7 months agreement.
No criminal history, no kids, no pets
If you don't know how to do electrical, plumbing, or auto then you are NOT handy. Someone who is handy figures things out--they don't begin by telling you what they cannot do. No. ::)
IN NEED of a temperary place for a 58 yr old man and his 4 fur babies. They are one elderly female and 3 2 yr olds all crate trained and house trained . They are very well taken care of and spoiled dogs who are very loving and full of energy who need their own yard to run n play in and not stuck in or tied to this camper we are stuck in now…
"I wish I could find someone to move in who has 4 dogs!" Have you ever said that... or thought it? No. No one has and no one ever will. ::)
Hi, Just like the header states, I'm a mature male relocating next week and I need a nice, clean, and safe place to live with absolutely no drama or crazy people. Sad to have to say that in year 2026. Willing to pay $450-$700 per month. Place, must be nice and clean with no bugs. Male or Female.
His budget needs a reality check. Where can $450 get you nice, clean, and safe? I suppose he wants a separate entrance, private bath, a pool, and indoor parking too? No. ::)
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Household duties trade
I am a handy-woman but I don’t know how to do electricity and plumbing. Everything else I can do. Also, don’t know how to do auto as well.
Searching for a few 4-7 months agreement.
No criminal history, no kids, no pets
If you don't know how to do electrical, plumbing, or auto then you are NOT handy. Someone who is handy figures things out--they don't begin by telling you what they cannot do. No. ::)
IN NEED of a temperary place for a 58 yr old man and his 4 fur babies. They are one elderly female and 3 2 yr olds all crate trained and house trained . They are very well taken care of and spoiled dogs who are very loving and full of energy who need their own yard to run n play in and not stuck in or tied to this camper we are stuck in now…
"I wish I could find someone to move in who has 4 dogs!" Have you ever said that... or thought it? No. No one has and no one ever will. ::)
Hi, Just like the header states, I'm a mature male relocating next week and I need a nice, clean, and safe place to live with absolutely no drama or crazy people. Sad to have to say that in year 2026. Willing to pay $450-$700 per month. Place, must be nice and clean with no bugs. Male or Female.
His budget needs a reality check. Where can $450 get you nice, clean, and safe? I suppose he wants a separate entrance, private bath, a pool, and indoor parking too? No. ::)
Bay: The handy lady is posting a sex ad. You see it on Craigslist all the time. That’s code word lingo to sneak the ad through the censors.
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Lately I have been reading some amusing ads for people looking for rooms to rent. I own a few rental properties, and I typically rent the whole house to one family or one person, but one of the houses is operated as individual rooms for rent. When one occupant prepares to leave, I look at the posted ads for those searching... even as I post my own ad describing the space… The smallest room rents for $1000; the largest rents for $1400. I do not allow smokers, pets, or visitors/guests. They have access to the kitchen and laundry on site… off street parking is available in the driveway; if they want to use the two car garage that is an additional $200/month. Obviously, this is not the ideal situation for anyone--no one dreams of growing up to rent a room--nevertheless some of the ads leave me scratching my head or laughing out loud. Some examples…
Musician looking for a room to rent or to go and find a home to share. Preferably with another musician or musicians. I'm 49 white male I have 3 cats that are my babies and family. I play guitar and love watching movies in surround sound. I'm clean respectful I work full-time overnight shifts hopefully that won't be a problem. Also need to be close to public transportation...
You want to move into a house with your three cats and play your surround sound music disturbing the other occupants? No.
Im looking for a room to rent in a house; I'm 62 year old man and have a 90lb dog that I have that would be coming, she does get along with cats and other dogs as long as they are not alpha dog.
I'm on Social Security and get monthly check and looking for a rent of $500 to 600 a month. I'm currently looking for employment as well so if you have anything in this criteria please reach out...
You really expect to move your 90lbs dog into a space occupied by other people? Big dogs smell and make a mess. "I wish someone would move in here with a 90 pound dog," said no one--ever, so I don't know who he is expecting to take him in. And his budget is $600? The dog alone would cost that much! No. ::)
Looking for small room share for my disabled twin brother
My brother is 38/
He is like a large teddy bear/
He currently does not work / but plans to volunteer next month.
I will be paying his bills-
He does not own a car/ prefers to not have-
He struggles with things, but he is fully functional-
Just looking for a safe place for him to lay his head-
He does smoke cigs outside / I manage his meds
Please email if you have anything/ thank you
Why don't you live with your smoking disabled brother instead of trying to foist him onto others? No.
Hi, looking to pay $50-100 monthly to stay in my tent in your yard if you have a private yard.
So, you want to pitch a tent in the back yard and live there for $100? And what will you do for bathroom, food, and hygiene, and laundry? I suspect you come with a pet too? That's not worth a $100 to anyone; not $200, not $400, not $600. No.
Room wanted. 69 years old male. Stays in room [back problems] on the computer, most the time local native. Excellent credit rating. Have a fish tank. Need an inexpensive room, as I am on minimum ss and ssi.
Do I want a fish tank in one of my rooms? No. What happens when the tank leaks or bursts and water is spilled all over? I can just as easily find someone who doesn't have a fish tank or any pets for that matter. No. ::)
Please do the world a favor and kill yourself, you self-absorbed bug-chasing nasty piece of shit.
God forbid lower income people have hobbies, pets, disabled family to look after, and desires of their own. The big successful landlord BayGM says no! I hope your rental burns down with you inside.
-Casserole
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Please do the world a favor and kill yourself, you self-absorbed bug-chasing nasty piece of shit.
God forbid lower income people have hobbies, pets, disabled family to look after, and desires of their own. The big successful landlord BayGM says no! I hope your rental burns down with you inside.
-Casserole
Spoken like someone recently rejected. Just think: if you had fewer pets and hobbies maybe you could afford your own place. ::)
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Spoken like someone recently rejected. Just think: if you had fewer pets and hobbies maybe you could afford your own place. ::)
Dorothy Authority has spoken
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Spoken like someone recently rejected. Just think: if you had fewer pets and hobbies maybe you could afford your own place. ::)
The Casserole is a landlord. I rent to people with pets. Pets need homes too. If someone owns a fucking fish tank or wants to smoke outside, who the fuck are you to try and control every aspect of someone's life? You're an entitled, pretentious fucking loser sniffing your own farts.
-Casserole
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Musician looking for a room to rent or to go and find a home to share. Preferably with another musician or musicians. I'm 49 white male I have 3 cats that are my babies and family. I play guitar and love watching movies in surround sound. I'm clean respectful I work full-time overnight shifts hopefully that won't be a problem. Also need to be close to public transportation...
You want to move into a house with your three cats and play your surround sound music disturbing the other occupants? No.
This clown work nights so on his days off he'll be watching movies in surround sound at night whilst everyone else sleeping
Also disabled tenants are the worst. They expect you to make expensive adjustments to the property to accommodate them after they've moved in
They are all still better options than dj
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This clown work nights so on his days off he'll be watching movies in surround sound at night whilst everyone else sleeping
Also disabled tenants are the worst. They expect you to make expensive adjustments to the property to accommodate them after they've moved in
Exactly right on both counts!
The first guy needs to get his own place. He mentions his sound system because he is going to use it and disturb other people. Not to mention practicing his guitar… who wants to listen to that? No one. And don't forget his 3 cats! ::)
The disabled person above needs to live with his sibling. Disabled and smoking is not a sympathetic profile.
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Very nice, Bay.
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Please do the world a favor and kill yourself, you self-absorbed bug-chasing nasty piece of shit.
God forbid lower income people have hobbies, pets, disabled family to look after, and desires of their own. The big successful landlord BayGM says no! I hope your rental burns down with you inside.
-Casserole
fuk I love Casserole, just an outstanding poster
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Bay is kind of sad. He comes on here to make low key posts so he can brag, hiding his bragging behind posts that seem genuine. He’s always trying to find a way to brag about his life without outrightly bragging about his life.
I don’t care if he brags. But don’t hide it. Just do it. Kind of sad to try and impress people on the internet.
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Bay is kind of sad. He comes on here to make low key posts so he can brag, hiding his bragging behind posts that seem genuine. He’s always trying to find a way to brag about his life without outrightly bragging about his life.
I don’t care if he brags. But don’t hide it. Just do it. Kind of sad to try and impress people on the internet.
You seem a little jealous about the pool boy maybe?
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You seem a little jealous about the pool boy maybe?
The pool boy was pasty white, had zero muscle, and looked like underwater Shizzo.
His pic sure as hell wasn’t a flex, homo or not.
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Please do the world a favor and kill yourself, you self-absorbed bug-chasing nasty piece of shit.
God forbid lower income people have hobbies, pets, disabled family to look after, and desires of their own. The big successful landlord BayGM says no! I hope your rental burns down with you inside.
-Casserole
Hahaha
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You seem a little jealous about the pool boy maybe?
A tad.
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Bay, is the hassle with the real estate really worth it compared to stocks and bonds?
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The pool boy was pasty white, had zero muscle, and looked like underwater Shizzo.
His pic sure as hell wasn’t a flex, homo or not.
Shizzo would be quite a catch for a homosexually inclined man, no? Slender shoulders, voluptuous bosom, wide hips and a taste for cawks
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Bay is kind of sad. He comes on here to make low key posts so he can brag, hiding his bragging behind posts that seem genuine. He’s always trying to find a way to brag about his life without outrightly bragging about his life.
I don’t care if he brags. But don’t hide it. Just do it. Kind of sad to try and impress people on the internet.
Insecurity and low self-esteem of peace?
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Getbig approves of honest and forthrite braggadocio.
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Thanks for your insightful thread, Mr. Shickadance. I suggest you make the next thread, “Room for rent in my ass”
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Thanks for your insightful thread, Mr. Shickadance. I suggest you make the next thread, “Room for rent in my ass”
He certainly wouldn't have a problem with dogs staying in that one!
-Casserole
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He certainly wouldn't have a problem with dogs staying in that one!
-Casserole
Lmao! Pets welcome! (especially gerbils)
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You did the right thing, Bay.
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Bay, is the hassle with the real estate really worth it compared to stocks and bonds?
Yes. But you don’t have to choose; you can do both. I have never found real estate to be a hassle. If you do the heavy lifting in the beginning by finding the right tenants (credit score is my go to filter) you prevent a lot of future problems. For example pets are a potential problem. You can avoid all those problems by excluding tenants with pets. Pet lovers hate to hear that, but it’s true and any property owner will confirm this. Even fish can be a problem; what happens to your property when the tank leaks or spills happen? You can avoid all that by not allowing it in the first place. On the other hand, you can charge a pet deposit, pet fee, or even a monthly pet fee for people with pets. I do not allow pets of any size. Again, pet lovers hate to hear this, but the truth is for every prospective tenant with a pet, I can find ten who have no pets. The best solution to a problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Whenever I have a whole house up for rent, I get calls from people asking if I take Section 8. I do not—but you cannot legally say that. Instead I tell them that I require a credit score above 800 or 820. No one on Section 8 has a score like that… so they politely go away. I know there are exceptions, but low income tenants and Section 8 tenants come with problems… and many have living habits that damage your property. Risk assessment is part of my approach and I have learned to solve problems by avoiding them before they can manifest.
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people who dont allow pets are pieces of shit. Animals are better than people and this shows all the time
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Yes. But you don’t have to choose; you can do both. I have never found real estate to be a hassle. If you do the heavy lifting in the beginning by finding the right tenants (credit score is my go to filter) you prevent a lot of future problems. For example pets are a potential problem. You can avoid all those problems by excluding tenants with pets. Pet lovers hate to hear that, but it’s true and any property owner will confirm this. Even fish can be a problem; what happens to your property when the tank leaks or spills happen? You can avoid all that by not allowing it in the first place. On the other hand, you can charge a pet deposit, pet fee, or even a monthly pet fee for people with pets. I do not allow pets of any size. Again, pet lovers hate to hear this, but the truth is for every prospective tenant with a pet, I can find ten who have no pets. The best solution to a problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Whenever I have a whole house up for rent, I get calls from people asking if I take Section 8. I do not—but you cannot legally say that. Instead I tell them that I require a credit score above 800 or 820. No one on Section 8 has a score like that… so they politely go away. I know there are exceptions, but low income tenants and Section 8 tenants come with problems… and many have living habits that damage your property. Risk assessment is part of my approach and I have learned to solve problems by avoiding them before they can manifest.
Oh this is great! As a section 8 beneficiary I have an 800+ credit score! Your property is exactly what I have been looking for.
I have spent the last 20 years managing my credit score waiting for an opportunity like this and I am so excited it is finally here!
Bay please send me the rental agreement ASAP!
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Insecurity and low self-esteem of peace?
I’m so insecure and have such low self esteem.
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Oh this is great! As a section 8 beneficiary I have an 800+ credit score! Your property is exactly what I have been looking for.
I have spent the last 20 years managing my credit score waiting for an opportunity like this and I am so excited it is finally here!
Bay please send me the rental agreement ASAP!
Said no one—ever! ;D
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I’m so insecure and have such low self esteem.
No way!
You work at Auto Zone, bro. Be proud.
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I’m so insecure and have such low self esteem.
Get in the zone!
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I’m so insecure and have such low self esteem.
You're lucky Basile is not here now or he would have jumped on that comment.
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Yes. But you don’t have to choose; you can do both. I have never found real estate to be a hassle. If you do the heavy lifting in the beginning by finding the right tenants (credit score is my go to filter) you prevent a lot of future problems. For example pets are a potential problem. You can avoid all those problems by excluding tenants with pets. Pet lovers hate to hear that, but it’s true and any property owner will confirm this. Even fish can be a problem; what happens to your property when the tank leaks or spills happen? You can avoid all that by not allowing it in the first place. On the other hand, you can charge a pet deposit, pet fee, or even a monthly pet fee for people with pets. I do not allow pets of any size. Again, pet lovers hate to hear this, but the truth is for every prospective tenant with a pet, I can find ten who have no pets. The best solution to a problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Whenever I have a whole house up for rent, I get calls from people asking if I take Section 8. I do not—but you cannot legally say that. Instead I tell them that I require a credit score above 800 or 820. No one on Section 8 has a score like that… so they politely go away. I know there are exceptions, but low income tenants and Section 8 tenants come with problems… and many have living habits that damage your property. Risk assessment is part of my approach and I have learned to solve problems by avoiding them before they can manifest.
Have you ever had a tenant who was on section 8 and was old with no children? I'm sure at the current rate of inflation you will in the near future.
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Have you ever had a tenant who was on section 8 and was old with no children? I'm sure at the current rate of inflation you will in the near future.
No. As I said before, I do not accept Section 8 tenants. If you visit the landlord forums online you will see that many of us will not consider them. Technically, it's illegal to discriminate based on income source (like Section 8) but there are ways around this. I'd rather have an empty property for a month or two before I take a section 8 person. ::)
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No. As I said before, I do not accept Section 8 tenants. If you visit and landlord forums online you will see that many of us will not consider them. Technically, it's illegal to discriminate based on income source (like Section 8) but there are ways around this. I'd rather have an empty property for a month or two before I take a section 8 person. Only young males under 30 :P
Fixed !
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Yes. But you don’t have to choose; you can do both. I have never found real estate to be a hassle. If you do the heavy lifting in the beginning by finding the right tenants (credit score is my go to filter) you prevent a lot of future problems. For example pets are a potential problem. You can avoid all those problems by excluding tenants with pets. Pet lovers hate to hear that, but it’s true and any property owner will confirm this. Even fish can be a problem; what happens to your property when the tank leaks or spills happen? You can avoid all that by not allowing it in the first place. On the other hand, you can charge a pet deposit, pet fee, or even a monthly pet fee for people with pets. I do not allow pets of any size. Again, pet lovers hate to hear this, but the truth is for every prospective tenant with a pet, I can find ten who have no pets. The best solution to a problem is to prevent it from happening in the first place.
Whenever I have a whole house up for rent, I get calls from people asking if I take Section 8. I do not—but you cannot legally say that. Instead I tell them that I require a credit score above 800 or 820. No one on Section 8 has a score like that… so they politely go away. I know there are exceptions, but low income tenants and Section 8 tenants come with problems… and many have living habits that damage your property. Risk assessment is part of my approach and I have learned to solve problems by avoiding them before they can manifest.
Fair play on the above. I just could never reconcile the risk to return ratio.
Returns are pretty simple; while the real estate is occupied, bully to the landlord in the form of property taxes and upkeep paid for, as well as the lien against the property (mortgage, etc...). And one might also fairly assume profit margin over and above costs. At the end of it all, a paid-for-asset to the landlord that can continue to generate future cash flows, or be sold on the market for a fair return.
Risks, however, get dicey (and for my liking, would require the kind of rent that might not generate much interest); you've got to choose an environment where taxes match tenants (much sits with bureaucrats on that one). You have months of occupancy, and months without. You have upkeep. And you have the potential that at the end of it all, if zoning doesn't do its job, your asset might not have accumulated the capital gains you'd hoped for. Oh yeah...and capital gains taxes when you sell (likewise for bonds/stocks, so like-for-like horse trade there).
So it begs the question: if an index fund can return, over the long term (20+ years) an average of 7% CAGR, what can a well chosen property? It would have to be considerably more basis points of return, because an index hedges. A property in a neighborhood is decidedly not well hedged at all. Meaning more risk, meaning higher need for return.
Bay - do you really outpace the index market with property? What are some tips to squeeze alpha out of property that the casual outsider (me) overlooks?
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This thread is complete bullshit I live in San Jose and you can not rent anything anywhere for 1000 a month. Maybe ten years ago. Single bedroom apartments are 2500 rooms for rent are 1500 to live in a closet. Most hone owners are old or Google engineers and most people around my age live with family or have high paying jobs.
Bay every so often on CL I used to see an ad looking for a tenant with a nice body willing to clean the house nude and generally just never have any clothes on inside the house. Try running an ad like that, at least get some enjoyment from your property.
I would N E V E R rent anything to anyone in this state. Good lord no. People and their entitlements and baggage, and renters generally treat where they live like shit. Pets? Well I do have a cat but I would never live someplace where we weren't welcomed and appreciated as he's clean and spends all night hunting mice. I love him to death. Cats I would accept but not dogs or birds or fish for that matter.
Hard to imagine bay is black. Has anyone ever met him? I have my doubts, especially now
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No. As I said before, I do not accept Section 8 tenants. If you visit the landlord forums online you will see that many of us will not consider them. Technically, it's illegal to discriminate based on income source (like Section 8) but there are ways around this. I'd rather have an empty property for a month or two before I take a section 8 person. ::)
It seems old geezers on section 8 would be a good deal. Guaranteed rent every month and much less likely to damage the property. It isn't like 80 year old ladies are having wild weekend parties. ;D