Renting Out the Extra Room Your College-Bound Child Leaves Behind
Renting out the extra room your college-bound child leaves behind can provide you with extra income and a chance to meet new people. It's a big decision, so plan carefully and make wise choices. Consider these tips to ensure that you create a good experience for you, your child, and your new tenant.
Help your college-bound child to adjust:
- Give yourselves some transition time. Your child is already coping with major changes while heading off to college. It will be less stressful for both of you if you wait a couple of months or so before taking on a tenant.
- Involve your child in the decision. People usually react more positively when they're included in the decision-making process. Tell your child you're considering renting the room and want to discuss it. If they're comfortable, you can steam ahead. If they have concerns, slow down and consider your child's viewpoint.
- Be sensitive to your child's needs. Everyone will have to make some...
Episode 094 - The ABC's of Acquisitions: How to Build Your STR Portfolio
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Episode 093 – Room by Room: Backyards and Bonus Rooms - Part 5
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Keep it clean, safe, & inviting!
Resilient Flooring & Durable Fabrics (Easy to Clean)
Add a Pool Table, Fooze Ball,
Air Hockey, and/or Game Table
Pinball Machines
Jukebox
Games, Video and/or Board
Card Games, Skip-Bo, Uno, & Cards Against Humanity
What's in the Neighborhood? Bikes and Helmets, Golf Carts, Snorkel & Dive Equipment, Canoes & Kayaks w/life vests or jackets, sand buckets, water toys, sprinklers, water guns
People LOVE Water!!
Pools, Hot Tubs, Lakes, etc.
A place to sit, a place to sun, a place to eat (Shade)
Volleyball, Tetherball, etc
Sports Equipment, Balls, Rackets, Bats, and more
Lawn Games, Corn Hole,
Fire Pits
BBQ Grills & BBQ Tools
Blow up toys for the water
Buy/Rent close to amenities and pay the HOA instead of maintenance fees.
Buy/Rent close to playgrounds instead of having to keep your own playset safe. Otherwise, make certain your playset is well anchored, sanded and safe of splinters...
Solo Travel Made Easy
Traveling solo can be a great adventure. If you travel alone, you’ll get to know yourself better and follow your own schedule. If you’ve been holding back, these tips will make it easier for you to head out alone. You’ll learn how to deal with three of the most common concerns.
Coping with Loneliness and Boredom
You may wonder whether you’ll get lonely if you travel alone. The truth is that learning to enjoy your own company makes solitude rewarding. On the other hand, you can surely find companions if you feel like mingling.
- Engage fully. Be mindful of your surroundings. Getting caught up in new experiences as you travel will leave little time for boredom.
- Take a tour. A day tour is ideal for meeting new acquaintances. It’s easy to strike up a conversation when you share the same interests with others and you’re away from your usual routine.
- Dine out. Look for places with communal tables or ask your hotel to...
Episode 092 – Room by Room: Kitchen! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 4
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Table and Chairs (place to eat)
Centerpiece and Art adds color
Faux Plants
Glasses, Wine Glasses, Cups
Paper Covers
Cups, Plates, Bowls
Silverware, Serving Spoons, Spatulas, Lots of Utensils
Pots, Pans, Baking Sheets & Pans
Colanders, Storage Containers
Serving & Mixing Bowls
Knives, including steak knives
Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Wine Bottle Opener
Measuring Cups & Spoons
Pizza Cutter
Dish Washing Liquid & Pods
Sponge/Scrubber Pad
Dish Towels & Clothes
Some Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towels, Garbage Bags, Zip Lock Bags, Foil
Pot Holders, Place Mats
Potato Peeler or Crab Forks - special to your guests
Toaster, Toaster Oven, Coffee Maker, Blender, Hand Mixer
Trays & Containers for Snacks & Coffee/Creamers
INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS OF:
Coffee, Tea
Creams, Sugar, Stevia
Snacks, Bars, Oatmeal
...
Episode 091 – Room by Room: Living Room! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 3
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Smart Locks
You absolutely must use smart locks. Today, they are less expensive than ever and are MUCH safer than handing your keys to a strange to lose, or worse, make copies of. We use August, who teams with Yale. Their app is easy and you can safely set codes that begin when your guests arrive and end with their departure. Set codes for your cleaning staff and maintenance. Plus, you can log when people arrive or depart without the worry.
Living Room
Comfortable Couches and Chairs – stain-resistant or washable
Pillows, add color and texture
End tables, Coffee table, TV stand – kid corners (see Safety Article below)
*Smart TV – along with fast wi-fi
Remotes, batteries
Lamps
Entryway: hooks for coats, a place for shoes, entry rug
Rugs
Art, plants, some nik naks
Office Area
Don’t need a designated room, just a space.
Desk
Comfy Chair
Lamp
A place to easily plug in a computer and...
Top 7 Tips for Stress-Free Family Vacations
Summer is here but there’s still time to plan and take a vacation. Although family vacations can be a little frustrating at times, they’re the source of many comical and pleasant memories. Whether you plan to go to the beach, the mountains, or even the big city, you can take a memorable family vacation that’s low-stress and fun for everyone.
Keep these tips in mind to reduce stress on your next family vacation:
- Plan ahead. Planning is a very important part of any vacation. Take into account the individual needs of your kids and arm yourself with whatever is necessary to take care of them while on vacation.
- For example, if your four-year-old takes naps, bring along the stuffed animal they sleep with at home as their “comfort” item. For your teen, ensure they have their favorite hand-held electronic device to pass the travel time.
- Set up a flexible schedule for each vacation day. When you have a day-to-day plan,...
Episode 090 – Room by Room: Bathroom! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 2
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Each Towel Set Includes:
A Bath Towel
A Hand Towel
A Face Cloth/Wash Cloth
Thick & Clean
White Towels (2 sets per guest, *ADN)
Guest Sized Toiletries, *ADN:
Bar Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Shower Gel
Lotion
Soft Close Toilet Lid
Liquid Hand Soap
Quality Toilet Paper
Kleenex Tissue
Trash Can w/Liners
Hair Dryer
Q-Tips
Make-up Removal Pads*
Sign (*Don't Use Towels)
Hair Dryer
Shaving Mirror
Shower Curtain & Liners
Arched Curtain Rod
*ADN means always displayed nicely
Guests don't want to share a Costco Sized Shampoo & Conditioner. Ask your Guests! Hotel Sized or Wall Dispenser?
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Episode 089 – Room by Room: Bedroom! What Each Should & Must Have - Part 1
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Here's what you need in your Bedrooms. (Download the pdf on our Show Notes Page)
Comfy Mattress Mattress Protector (no bedbugs)
Mattress Pad
Soft Sheets
Pillows (2 hard, 2 soft)
Pillow Protectors (no bedbugs)
Blackout Curtains
Fan
Reading Area: Snuggle Chair, small table, light
Extra Sheets & Blankets (in a sealed, zip-tied bag)
Your Gift Bags or Basket
Bed
2 Nightstands
2 Lamps for nightstands
Alarm Clock (w/USB?)
USB Charging Station
Luggage Rack
Lots of Hangers in closet
Lots of Drawers
Full-Length Mirror
High End Units may offer:
Slippers
Robes
Sleeping Mask
Ear Plugs for noise
Use Textures! You want this room to "LOOK" Comfortable! Make them want to snuggle in just from the pictures.
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Plan A Multi-Family Vacation Everyone Will Love
A multi-family vacation is a great opportunity to save money and have more fun. These are some ideas for planning your time away and putting together an adventure that your family and friends of all ages will love.
A multi-family vacation could be constructed of extended families, like a family reunion in the destination of choice. It could also be sets of friends and their children, where everyone decides to go on vacation together to make sure that everyone has fun, kids and grownups alike.
Planning Your Trip
- Test your compatibility. Living together for a week is very different from an occasional lunch date. First, take a day trip or go on a weekend outing together. Make sure all the kids get along, especially if they are going to be sharing quarters.
- Form a planning committee. Pick one or two well-organized people to be the trip leaders. They can assign duties to the rest of the group. If you live close by, meet in person, or meet on zoom if you...
