What You Rent for the Money

In this series of posts, RentMonitor features different rental properties across the country based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money.  From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

So what can you rent for $1500/month in Boston, MA, Minneapolis, MN and Atlanta, GA?

Boston, MA - Renting for $1500/mo this spacious corner two bedroom apartment has 1200 sf and two full bathrooms.

Located in Brighton, this rental features wall-to-wall carpet, a large living room, built in A/C, and a modern kitchen with full size appliances. Heat and hot water are included in the rent. There is also on-site laundry and off-street parking for one car.

Minneapolis, MN – In Minnesota, $1500 each month can rent a 2500 sf single family house with four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Conveniently located an easy bike ride to the University of Minnesota, this airy home features a garage, in-unit laundry, central air, huge yard with deck and beautiful kitchen with a dishwasher. The tenant is responsible for all utilities.

Atlanta, GA - This condominium rental has three bedrooms and three bathrooms in 2000 sf for $1500/mo.

This large condo has a sunroom, den, wood-burning fireplace, open kitchen and one carport space. The complex features several common amenities and the location close to Georgia State and Georgia Tech makes it an easy commute for students. All utilities are included with the exception of electricity.

These rentals were chosen from the thousands that are listed online through Internet Listing Services. RentMonitor’s rental management software makes it easy to create a unique webpage for each of your rentals and post it online to the most popular sites. Email deanna [at] rentmonitor [dot] com if you have a property for rent you would like to have featured on the next What You Rent for the Money. Or let us know if you have a location you would like featured in the comments below!

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What You Rent for the Money – Boulder, Austin, and Des Moines
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Landlord Tip

As a landlord, try to keep your expectations reasonable. Have the goal of positive cash flow, but don’t expect to be purchasing a new yacht, plane or whatever at year’s end. If you keep your expectations in check, you won’t be tempted to raise the rent and push out good tenants.

What You Rent for the Money

What You Rent for the Money

Based on HGTV’s What You Get for the Money series, RentMonitor will be featuring different rental properties across the country. From the garden apartment in Chicago and the studio space in New York City to the guest house in Boulder and the beach cottage in Santa Monica, we will show you What You Rent for the Money.

So what can you rent for $2000/month in Boulder, CO, Austin, TX and Des Moines, IA?

Boulder, CO - Just a few minutes walk from downtown Boulder, Pearl Street and the Flatirons is this beautiful 2 bedroom/2 bathroom condo in the historic Mapleton Hill neighborhood.

This four-level home features exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, gas fireplace and in-unit washer and dryer. The two bedrooms offer ample closet space with a separate deck located off of the master bedroom. There is an additional private patio along with a shared courtyard. Off-street parking is also available.

Austin, TX - Downtown living in Austin includes funky shops, creative cuisine and is famous for its live music. This 2 bedroom/2 bathroom loft, located in the heart of it all, boasts 1300sf of living space. The apartment features 10-foot ceilings, in-unit laundry, a private balcony, and scored concrete floors throughout. The gourmet kitchen offers black appliances, cherry cabinets and granite countertops.

Building amenities include a state-of-art fitness facility, business center with conference room, and a center courtyard with swimming pool and wireless Internet.

Des Moines, IA – This like new 4 bedroom/3 bathroom home has 2-stories with a walkout basement. The first floor features a vaulted ceiling, formal dining room with hardwood floors, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances. There is also an extra-large living room with a gas fireplace and laundry room.

The master suite, located on the second floor, offers an ensuite bathroom with a jetted Jacuzzi tub and double vanities. It also features a large walk-in closet with a custom organization system. Three additional bedrooms and another full bath are also located on the second floor.

These rentals were chosen from the thousands that are listed online through Internet Listing Services. RentMonitor’s rental management software makes it easy to create a unique webpage for each of your rentals and post it online to the most popular sites. Email deanna [at] rentmonitor [dot] com if you have a property for rent you would like to have featured on the next What You Rent for the Money. Or let us know if you have a location you would like featured in the comments below!

Landlord tip

Start your relationship right by using software to screen prospective tenants. Run a credit report, background check & contact your prospective tenant’s previous landlord and current employer. It could save you from making a risky or bad decision. Your tenants will also respect that their neighbors have gone through the screening process as well.

Landlord Tip

Landlords, make sure to get a copy of your renter’s photo ID. Confirm that it matches the application & credit report of the person renting your property.

Landlord Tip

Landlords should keep three sets of photos for each rental unit. Your best set should be used for marketing vacant rentals – remember, first impressions count! The second set is used to document move-in condition and the third set is for documenting post move-out condition.

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Landlord Tip

When possible, do not collect rent in person. This allows you to avoid an opportunity for tenants to complain or make demands. RentMonitor allows you to automate your rent collection process so you no longer have to worry about getting the rent paid on-time each month.