Rental Secrets: Reduce Your Rent, Get Better Value, and Create Quality Communities
By Justin Pogue
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Rental Secrets is your guide to leveraging the power you didn’t know you have in the property rental process, in any rental market.
Searching for a new place to live can be a daunting task. During this process, most people believe that landlords and property management companies have all the power. After all, they own the new roof that you need.
Well, I’m here to tell you that you have more power than you think. Unfortunately, that power is never used. Why? It isn’t used because people don’t know they have it. Where does this power come from? While these landlords and property management companies appear to be holding all the cards, there are realities of the property rental business that they must contend with. These realities create stress and pressure. By learning the inside secrets of the rental industry you can develop the power to relieve this stress and pressure to save hundreds of dollars renting your next home.
Where do you find this insider information? Rental Secrets.
This power is available to everyone, in all walks of life. No special abilities or talents are needed. And it works in both large and small cities. In both urban and rural environments. In all markets whether they are expensive or not. And best of all you can start using it today.
So let’s get started...
Justin Pogue
Justin Pogue currently works as a real estate consultant based in San Jose, CA. His services are sought after by property management companies, investors, and real estate consulting companies alike. He got his start in real estate by purchasing properties on the Lands Available list in the state of Florida. Since 2003, he has developed and managed apartments, rental homes and student housing across the United States. Justin holds a degree in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MBA from The Darden School at the University of Virginia. As a San Jose native, he also attended Bellarmine College Preparatory and the Harker School.
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Rental Secrets - Justin Pogue
This book is dedicated to my parents, David and Stella, whose dedication, support, and guidance laid the foundation for all my achievements, both personal and professional; and my sister Nicolette, who is giving a similar foundation to my niece Avery and nephew Julian.
Acknowledgements
Thank you to the dozens of people who assisted in creating this book. Whether you provided endorsements, constructive criticism, or helped with the title please know that your efforts however large or small are sincerely appreciated.
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This book is based on the author’s personal experiences with and opinions about property management and rent price negotiation. The author is not licensed as an educational consultant, teacher, or real estate agent.
While best efforts have been used in preparing this book, the author and publisher are providing this book and its contents on an as is
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Who Are These Secrets For?
This book is for anyone who currently lives in a rental home or is looking to do so. It is also for landlords, to help them think creatively about their relationship with their residents.
In addition, this book speaks to those who believe they have no control over their life and those who struggle to implement some control in their lives.
The secrets described herein are the numerous sources of power that regular, ordinary individuals have to affect how much they pay for rent. These secrets are hidden in plain sight and available for anyone to use. It is my goal to shed light on the possibility of using these powers to exert some control on the cost of rent. However, being aware of the possibility and making it a reality are two different things. Therefore, the strategies in this book are both concrete and actionable, resonating with both residents and landlords alike.
Why is the title Rental Secrets: Reduce Your Rent, Get Better Value, and Create Quality Communities
? Both residents and landlords leave value on the table because they fail to realize they are partners in maintaining the quality communities we all deserve. The mainstream narrative places usurious, uncaring landlords at odds with overly-demanding, destructive residents. Both groups should be interested in creating value for each other. What does that look like? What ideas should renters think about as they reach out to landlords? How can landlords think about providing residents with