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Rethink Room & Board: A Parent's Guide To Profiting From A College Rental
Writing that first year housing check was painful.
You've worked hard
You've saved money
You dread the thought of all this money going
down the drain
You don't like the debt your child will inherit
coming out of college
You wish college was more affordable
Hi, I'm Gwen
In 2018, my husband and I took a leap—we bought a rental house for our daughter’s college years. We weren’t real estate pros, but we kept hearing the same thing: parents who invested in college rentals either loved it… or wished they had. We were sickened by the forced college housing fees we were charged for the first year in the dorm... it was outrageous! We thought there had to be a better way.
The options were bleak—overpriced new apartments or run-down houses. So, we decided to create the middle ground ourselves: safe, affordable housing that felt like home.
What followed? A crash course in DIY renovations, rental management, and a couple of preventable plumbing disasters I’d rather forget. But through the chaos, COLLEGE RENTAL HOUSE was born!
Now, I help other busy parents skip the trial-and-error and dive straight into successful “parent landlording” with practical tips, lessons learned, and maybe a few laughs along the way.
Ready to unlock the possibilities? Let’s do this!
While you're chasing tuition discounts and filling out FAFSA forms, housing is racking up $10K–$25K+ a year — with zero return. It’s the biggest overlooked expense of the college years… and by the time you notice, you’ve already paid someone else’s mortgage.
You worked hard to save money — don’t let housing quietly take it all back.
Think about this....
You’re already spending a fortune during the college years — why not make that money work for you?
Instead of watching rent checks disappear, you can build equity, unlock valuable tax benefits, and even set yourself up for future passive income — all while creating an asset that supports your child now and your family long-term.
You can let roommates help cover the mortgage while your kid lives there.
You can buy a property near campus and turn it into a smart investment. (Other parents are willing to pay the rent-trust me!)
You can stop paying sky-high rent to the dorms or overpriced student apartments & rentals.
This isn’t about being a real estate expert — it’s about making a smart, strategic move with money you’re already spending.
Get a fast-track education — skip hours of research with a guide that walks you through the entire process.
You don’t have to blindly follow the traditional path that so many other parents do — signing expensive leases, paying rent year after year, and hoping for the best.
We’ll show you exactly how to do it — without the guesswork, overwhelm, or landlord horror stories.
WASTED TIME....
That HOUSING CHECK might already be mailed off, but next year (and the ones after that) are still up for grabs.
NO MORE WASTED MONEY....
Go from OVERWHELMED to INFORMED— no more spinning your wheels or second-guessing every step.
FRUSTRATION ETC....
01.
PARENT LANDLORD PROPERTY SYSTEM
This comprehensive program is designed specifically for parents who are eager to learn the entire process of managing a college rental property. From the initial idea to the day-to-day responsibilities of being a landlord, this series breaks down every essential step needed to manage a college rental successfully.
02.
WHAT IT DOES
This program walks you through the big three of owning a college rental: research, buying, and managing. You’ll get insider tips and tools to handle everything from tenant quirks to maintenance hiccups, backed by seven years of real-world experience.
03.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This program is designed for parents who want to build wealth through real estate investments while their child is in college, and for those who are looking to minimize the high costs of student housing by turning an expense into an opportunity. This program will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to achieve your goals.
TESTIMONIAL
"Everything was so Organized"
"This program was a lifesaver for me as a first-time landlord! It gave me all the tools I needed to manage my daughter’s college rental with ease. Everything was so organized, from legal forms to financial tracking, making the process stress-free. It’s been such a relief, and I highly recommend this program to any parent wanting to provide affordable housing while building long-term wealth!"
– Julie, Parent and First-Time Landlord
Sarah L.
What's Included
I'm Included:
Tenant Toolkit
I'm Included:
Maintenance toolkit
I'm Included:
Tenant Toolkit
Tenant Welcome Book
Marketing Flyers
Mechanical Book
Cleaning Book
Cleaning Expectations Sheet
Move In/Move Out Forms
Roommate Cleaning Checklist
Maintenance Request Form
I'm INcluded:
Maintenance Toolkit
Service Provider Sheet
Appliance Sheet
Room Maintenance Sheet
Paint Swatch Sheet
Punch List
Shopping List
Seasonal Maintenance Calendar
Annual Calendar
I'm Included:
Legal Toolkit
I'm Included:
Financial Toolkit
I'm Included:
Legal Toolkit
Lease
Co-Signer Agreement
Sublease
Pet Agreement
Rules/Regulations
Lead Paint Disclosures & Booklet
I'm Included:
Financial Toolkit
Competitive Shopping Form
Mortgage Calculator
Year-Over-Year Financial Spreadsheet
Goals & Research Sheet
Invoice Template
Property Management Questions & Tracking
Property Inspection Sheet
Renovation Sheet
Tax Forms 1040 E and Booklet
Dorms to Dollars: How to make money during the most expensive years of your child's life, is our initial offering to dip your toe into the world of college property management.
This is an overview of what it takes to be a parent property manager for college students. It will take you from the initial idea to finding a suitable property to actually managing it. With a lot of insight from a 8-year parent property manager, you will learn the tips to make it efficient and easier.
Are you willing to do the work to see if this is right for you?
Buying a house for your college kid sounds smart… until you realize you have zero clue what that even looks like. What does it cost? Where do you start? Is this just one big HGTV fantasy?
We got you. Our Dorms to Dollars book breaks it all down—no jargon, no pressure, just real talk from an experience parent who has done it.
You’ve crossed the line from thinking about it to actually doing it— go you!
But now it’s like, “Cool… uh, how do we actually run this thing?”
From rent to roommates to repairs, the Parent Landlord Property System has everything you need to manage your college rental without losing your mind (or your weekends).
You don’t need another Google rabbit hole — you need real answers from someone who’s actually done this.
Whether you’re debating the idea, mid-purchase, or knee-deep in student tenants, I’ll help you sort through it all and avoid the rookie mistakes.
Dorms To Dollars
Are you ready to transform the most expensive years of your child’s life into a profitable investment? Do you want an overview of what you might be getting into before jumping in? This is the book for you!
Dorms to Dollars is your essential guide to navigating the world of college property management, specifically tailored for parents who want to take control of their financial future while supporting their child’s education.
In this easy-to-follow book, you’ll discover how to go from simply thinking about investing in student housing to actually owning and managing a profitable rental property. Written by a seasoned parent property manager with 8+ years of hands-on experience. Dorms to Dollars walks you step by step through everything you need to know—from finding the right property and understanding legal considerations to streamlining day-to-day management.
This isn’t just another complex real estate book; it’s a practical, approachable introduction designed for parents who want to start small, learn quickly, and grow their confidence without being overwhelmed. You’ll gain insider tips and tricks to make owning a college property smoother and more efficient, helping you avoid common pitfalls and boost your returns.
Ready to see if this rewarding venture is right for you? Dorms to Dollars will show you how to turn student housing into a smart investment opportunity and start earning from college living expenses.
The Parent Landlord System
Book & Tools to Manage a College Property Rental
Includes Toolkits:
Financial
Legal
Tenant
Maintenance
Also Includes:
ENTIRE PROGRAM CHECKLIST & OUTLINE
so you don't forget a step!!
Plus:
I want you to succeed so as a BONUS: More tidbits and tips are included!!
This is our signature program. With this program, you’ll walk away with a well-organized, actionable plan with the tools that takes you step-by-step from the research process to managing your first college rental property. Every phase of the process is laid out clearly, so you won’t have to worry about missing any crucial details or second-guessing your decisions.
1. Time-Saving Strategy:
Your time is valuable, and this program is designed to streamline the entire process, helping you move from a potential buyer to a confident landlord quickly and efficiently. No more struggling to figure out what needs to be done at each stage—everything is mapped out for you, saving you hours of research and potential mistakes.
2. Expert Knowledge and Tools:
You will gain access to tools and expert knowledge that only come from years of experience managing college rentals. From identifying the best properties to understanding seasonal maintenance, you’ll be armed with tips and insights that can help you avoid common mistakes and costly missteps.
3. Confidence in Decision-Making:
Even if this is your first time managing a rental property, you will come away feeling confident in your ability to select the right property, set it up for success, and handle tenants effectively. The program ensures you’ll have a thorough understanding of what makes a great rental property and how to provide an excellent experience for your tenants.
This program will empower you to take control of your investment journey with the confidence and tools needed to succeed. You will walk away equipped to manage your first college rental property like a seasoned professional, avoiding the trial-and-error process that many first-time landlords face.
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