{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fccbf2431-d648-44e3-8170-b2d6bb86dfc1","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Get Cheaper Rent Using These Industry Insider Tips | E38 Justin Pogue","description":"At one point or another, you\u2019ll probably have to deal with apartment hunting. For some, online searching and taking tours is exciting. For myself, it\u2019s exhausting.\nYou find the perfect place: the floor plan works, it has the amenities you were hoping for, and it\u2019s in the area you want to live.\nThat\u2019s when you check the most important factor: how much does it cost?\nIf you have my luck, it\u2019s just outside your budget. But your move out date is quickly approaching and you haven\u2019t found a viable alternative so you sign anyway. What if you simply negotiated a better deal with your landlord?\nYou can do that? Yes, and in fact, my guest today is here to teach us how.\nSince 2003, Justin has developed and managed apartments, rental homes, and student housing across the United States. Seldomly, has he had to negotiate with tenants, but who could blame them? There is a misunderstanding and lack of resources around this topic. That\u2019s when Justin decided to fill the void and wrote \u201cRental Secrets: Reduce Your Rent, Get Better Value, and Create Quality Communities.\u201d\nIn his book, Justin shares stories about his landlording experience and the inside scope on the real estate industry so renters like you are better equipped to negotiate your next lease.\n\u00a0\nShow Notes:\n[2:19] What Leasing Agents mean when they say \u201crents are comparable with the market\u201d\n[10:19] How Justin got into real estate\n[23:49] When is the best time to look for an apartment?\n[27:49] What to do before you start looking for an apartment\n[36:08] Understanding vacancies to find a hidden gem\n[41:09] How to collect information about a future apartment community\n[46:47] Negotiating with small real estate investors vs corporate investment groups\n\u00a0\nFavorite Quotes:\n[20:52] \u201cI look up in the rearview mirror and I see the refrigerator that I just bought flying out of the back of the truck.\u201d\n[37:18] \u201cThey\u2019re trying to collapse the options. You\u2019re trying to expand them. Expanded options means more power for you as the renter.\u201d\n[42:39] \u201cIf the property is being managed properly, the property manager should have no problem with you talking to the residents about what\u2019s going on on the property.\u201d\n[46:15] \u201cIt\u2019s really about knowing what your situation is and thinking through the offerings that are presented to you so you can make the best choice for you.\u201d\n\u00a0\nMore of Justin Pogue:\nwww.RentalSecrets.net\njustin@rentalsecrets.net\nTwitter: @RentalSecret\nIG: @RentalSecrets\n\u00a0\nMore of TSIR:\nFind show notes and more at https://www.tsirpodcast.com/\nFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tsirpod/","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bac87323-3f41-446c-a154-0175ec05c4d0/cover-art-56-9mb2k.png"}