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All Forum Posts by: Harry Brodsky

Harry Brodsky has started 5 posts and replied 14 times.

Post: Furnished vs Unfurnished Rentals

Harry BrodskyPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 3

Hey BP!

Curious if anyone has an opinion on furnished vs unfurnished rentals, specifically for students/international students. 

Right off the bat I can think of the cons being that it’s just more expensive as a landlord to supply furnishing for a rental. More stuff = more expenses. On the other hand though, I’m thinking that a premium can be charged due to the fact that “nothing” will need to be supplied by the tenant. 

I’m thinking this will be especially useful for international students who may not want to be purchasing a mattress and whatnot for the school year. 

Am I way off base with this? Is this a pitfall that should be avoided? Is it a strategy with more risk and more payoff?

Would love to get people’s thoughts and personal experiences on the matter. 
 

Many thanks!

Post: Temple University Student Housing

Harry BrodskyPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 3

Thanks @Kevin M.! Would love to connect with you in order to talk about your experience as a PM in the area

Post: Temple University Student Housing

Harry BrodskyPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 3

@Dennis Wasilewski, good to know. What areas do you gravitate towards?

Post: Temple University Student Housing

Harry BrodskyPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Posts 14
  • Votes 3

Hi BP!

I live in NYC, and I am looking to invest in the Philadelphia market. I've been focusing on Brewerytown and the Temple University area. I have a partner who lives in Philly and would manage the rentals. I'm aware that things can get a bit rough when you go west of N. Broad and north of Cecil B. Moore. That being said, does anyone have any experience, insight, recommendations, or warnings when it comes to student housing (or housing in general) in the Temple university area?