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The Rent-By-The-Room Strategy That Turns One House Into Six Incomes
He was a pharmacist. By 31, he'd retired. His strategy? Renting houses by the room.
Dr. Ryan Chaw, PharmD, built a 14-property portfolio with student housing. In this episode he walks through exactly how he does it, and the early mistake he says cost him more than $30,000.
We cover:
🏠 Why renting by the room can change what one house earns
🎓 How he picks college markets (and why hospitals and residencies count too)
🔑 The "head tenant" setup that cuts down management headaches
🔍 The building systems to inspect before you buy: sewer, HVAC, roof, foundation
⚖️ Local rules that can sink the…
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