CW 1129: High-End Apartments, 4% Rule & Self-Management Tool for Landlords by RentRedi's Ryan Barone

13 Feb 2019 · 33 min
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13 Feb 2019 · 33 min

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In this episode of the Creating Wealth Show, host Jason Hartman (joined by co‑host Adam) discusses several timely topics for real‑estate investors. They begin by noting a shift in the apartment market toward higher‑end rentals, citing Costar data that 650,000 new units are under construction, with the majority targeting the top 10 % of market rents. The hosts debate whether this surge could create a glut, especially if a recession hits, and they explore changing renter demographics – empty‑nesting baby boomers and affluent renters who previously bought homes. The conversation then moves to retirement planning, specifically the 4 % withdrawal rule, and the risks of retiring at the wrong time, illustrated with anecdotes about market crashes and the Bernie Madoff scandal. A central theme is the empowerment of landlords to self‑manage their properties. Jason shares his own experience of successfully self‑managing a distant unit after a property manager quit, arguing that direct landlord‑tenant interaction can be more efficient than using third‑party managers. The guest, Ryan Barone, CEO/founder of RentReady (stylized RentRedi), explains how his mobile‑first platform addresses pain points for both tenants and landlords. Features highlighted include a single, reusable tenant profile, pre‑qualification questionnaires, auto‑filled applications, in‑app tenant screening, real‑time rent payment tracking with push notifications, video‑enabled maintenance requests, vacancy alerts, and the ability to broadcast property‑wide notices (e.g., gas shut‑offs). While the app is designed primarily for self‑managing landlords, some property managers also adopt it. Ryan notes the platform now serves users in 40 + states. The hosts also promote upcoming events – a Valentine’s Day half‑price sale on Meet the Masters recordings, the March 23‑24 Meet the Masters conference, and Jason Hartman University (JHU) membership, which offers discounts on event tickets. They conclude by emphasizing the rapid evolution of landlord technology (listing sites, smart‑home integrations, payment processors) and encouraging listeners to adopt these tools to reduce workload without raising costs.

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