College Housing Is Draining Your Wallet —and leaving you empty handed!
DISCOVER A SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR HOUSING-AND KEEP YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY IN YOUR POCKET.
the drain
You might not notice it, but college housing is draining your wallet. $12,000-$15,000 a year? Gone.
You’re spending anywhere from $40,000-$100,000 on rent during the college years—and have nothing to show for it.
It's the largest controllable expense during college.
By the time you notice, you've paid some else's mortgage.
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what we do
From free guides to complete toolkits, we provide resources designed to save families money, reduce stress, and flip housing from a sunk cost into an investment that works for you — not against you
DORMS TO DOLLARS
Discover how parents are turning college housing from a $50K drain into an investment. This step-by-step roadmap shows you how to compare renting vs. owning and make smarter moves with your money.
PARENT LANDLORD SYSTEM
Everything you need to manage a college rental with confidence. From leases and roommate agreements to maintenance checklists, this toolkit saves time, reduces stress, and helps parents stay in control.
FREE GUIDES
Get started without guesswork. From the 529 Housing Playbook to the College Housing Timeline, these free resources help you understand when to act, what to ask, and how to make housing dollars count.
they said
If we can do this, any parent can!
Lisa & Mark
Parents of a Sophomore
You don’t need to be a real estate pro to make this work — just the right shortcuts.
"The idea of being a landlord terrified me. But with Gwen’s checklists and templates, it feels manageable. What used to seem impossible is now one of the smartest financial decisions we’ve made as a family."
meet gwen
After 8 years of being a parent landlord, I’ve learned how to turn rent into equity — and now I teach other parents to do the same.
When my oldest went off to college, I thought tuition was the big bill. Then the housing statement hit — and I realized we’d spend over $50K with nothing to show for it.
That moment sparked College Rental House. Now I help other parents turn housing costs into investments, so instead of draining your wallet, you build equity while your child earns their degree.
resources
Smart, practical resources — from guides to toolkits — built from real experience to help parents save money and flip college housing into an advantage.
01
RETHINK ROOM & BOARD
Most parents treat housing as a sunk cost, but it doesn’t have to be. This free guide shows you how to rethink dorm and rent payments and explore smarter ways to put that money back into your family’s future.
02
THE 529 HOUSING PLAYBOOK
Your 529 plan can do more than cover tuition. This guide explains how parents can legally use education savings to fund housing costs and even pay down a mortgage while their child earns a degree.
03
THE COLLEGE HOUSING TIMELINE
Leases lock in earlier than most parents realize. This timeline walks you through every step — from high school tours to graduation — so you can plan ahead, avoid stress, and get the housing advantage.
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DORMS TO DOLLARS
Housing doesn’t have to drain your wallet. This guide gives parents an A–Z roadmap on turning dorm costs into an investment, showing when to buy, what to ask, and how to run the numbers.
05
PARENT LANDLORD SYSTEM
Managing a college rental doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With templates, checklists, and toolkits, this system gives you everything needed to handle leases, tenants, and repairs with confidence.
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SOCIAL MEDIA HUB
Follow along across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and more for real numbers, quick tips, and parent-to-parent advice on making college housing smarter for your family.
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