How to Start a Rental House Business

The kind of business that talks about security and long term stability is the rental house and apartment industry.

Given the fact that it is a business that could stand the test of time, the compromise here is the large amount of capital you need for starting up since you need to own a house and lot.

For starting up this kind of business, here are the following tips that could help you.

On Starting Up a Rental House Business

The key point in opening a rental house is the competition and the necessity of the locale. You have to situate your business in an area wherein there is not yet much available houses for rent. Look for a place wherein you can be the main house or apartment to be rented. That way you can monopolize the area thus increasing your income. You also have to know the need of the place for this type of industry. Locate your house or apartment for rent in an area wherein it could be easily spotted by eager tourists or even the citizens who need a roof.

After canvassing and researching on the tough competition, the next thing for you to do is get ample help and advice from an entrepreneur who also major in a rental business. Do not seek advice from your future competitors or those business men near the locale of your house or apartment for rent. Be smart and wise enough to consider that advices from these persons may just lead you in the bad light. It is better for you to avoid sabotage even at this early moment. If you want to get a real advice without any biases, go for a rental house business man away from your locale and is not a competitor. By that, you are rest assured that you will get on hand information and experience wise advices.

Moreover, if you are afraid to start all alone in the business, you might want to consider franchising. This could be a witty and out of harm's way move for starters like you. Given the fact that house or apartment rental business carries with it a lot of risks, you can play safe by franchising. However, this also entails a lot of consideration which primarily talks about your capital on hand. If you have the cash, then why risk it?

Finally, like any other business, the key to success is adequate and exhaustive promotion. Advertise your houses for rent through leaflets, business cards and posters. Plus you can also post it in the internet and broadcast it through the radio and television. Newspaper advertisement could also be beneficial to you. The mere fact that the business is being talked about will bring in a lot of good points for your venture.

6 Comments

  • Mbanza Lydia said on May 3, 2013
    I have started a rental house business in Kampala Uganda with two houses complete and occupied earning USD 350/month from the two houses. I however need USD 3000 to complete two other houses where can I get this money from?
  • Thuli Nzima said on July 29, 2013
    Hi, I would like to buy a plot in Standerton Mpumalanga SA with 3 others and build rooms to rent out. Isn't this going to be a problem in the end due to sharing , what must I consider before joining this group? Thanks
  • Mduduzi Hlophe said on August 14, 2013
    Hi, I am a young Swazi citizen (Swaziland) aged 30 years looking for some funding to build rental house around the capital city of Swaziland , Mbabane. i have managed to get land (plots) around the city , easily accessible and near the road about 2km from the city center. i have done my study and people are in great need of such rental houses. i have 3 plots but in short of the building funding.
  • SUNNY said on September 24, 2013
    I HAVE PAYING GUEST ACCOMMODATION FOR 20 PERSON IN DELHI TO OPEN AN P G HOUSE FOR STUDENTS OR WORKING PEOPLE. NEED MONEY OR PARTNER WHO CAN INVEST AND GET 40% OF PROFIT BY PROVIDING ME FINANCE. MAIL ME AT sunnygeesuno@yahoo.com
  • sharon said on February 24, 2015
    GOODDAY, I would like to have more info on grands, I bought a property large enough to accommodate people for short term rental and overnight stay. I need to do renovations. I need assistance in this venture to make it a successful business. Thank you for your response.
  • cathy said on November 16, 2016
    Good day! i'm planning to have my own boarding house to rent....what is my first step to do.. i have already a lot.

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