{"id":9857,"date":"2023-06-30T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=9857"},"modified":"2024-01-29T16:13:30","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T23:13:30","slug":"how-to-maximize-your-real-estate-property-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-maximize-your-real-estate-property-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Maximize Your Real Estate Property: Guide for Real Estate Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate: the niche that has long been touted as one of the best investment avenues ever to exist. As real estate owners, you know this first-hand, but you also know that raking in consistent profits is not always a guarantee. Sometimes, market volatility is to blame. Other times, it&rsquo;s a combination of factors that real estate owners might not be able to divine. But it&rsquo;s possible to get better returns without much effort or overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate owners, say hello to maximizing existing real estate assets. This underutilized yet highly valuable strategy not only alleviates the pains of investing in new property but can also generate consistent income even in the worst of times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"tips-and-strategies-for-maximizing-your-real-estate-property\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips and Strategies for Maximizing Your Real Estate Property<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being a property owner is extremely rewarding, but often only if your space is occupied all day long, 365 days a year. If not, your real estate journey can quickly become a nightmare, punctuated by sleepless nights and countless futile attempts to find prospective renters, but your woes end here. Rest assured&mdash;this article will assist real estate owners by revealing actionable tips and strategies for turning your current space into a crowd-pulling, money-making machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-perform-regular-maintenance-and-repairs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Perform regular maintenance and repairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the upsides of renting (from the renter&rsquo;s perspective) is that someone else has to handle the maintenance and repairs. So if you don&rsquo;t take care of your property, your tenants won&rsquo;t either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fix problems as soon as they appear, whether they&rsquo;re with electricity, HVAC, plumbing, or just superficial damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate owners may not be able to directly translate your higher standards into higher revenue, but you will prevent larger problems in the future by taking care of them when they&rsquo;re small. You&rsquo;ll also make your current tenants happier, which is a huge plus from a reputation perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are a few tasks to take on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fix leaky faucets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest in better lighting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repaint stained or peeling walls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Replace malfunctioning or hard-to-use doors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buy new window coverings to replace damaged ones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"2-renovate-renovate-renovate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Renovate, renovate, renovate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even the sturdiest properties eventually bow down to father time. The once stunning spaces you built years ago have certainly lost some of their allure, and from a revenue perspective, that&rsquo;s a prime opportunity waiting to be explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think about it&mdash;what would a first-time renter want to see when they look at your property? Certainly not an unsightly space with peeled-out paint or cluttered floors! A properly renovated space wows them from the get-go, erases any prior doubts they may have had, and subtly nudges them toward sealing a deal with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It goes without saying that high-quality clients aren&rsquo;t easily impressed by subpar renovations. So if you want to attract valuable clients that will happily rent your property time and again (think parking) or stay long-term (think college storage), up your game. Don&rsquo;t be stingy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does that mean you spend the big bucks renovating your entire property from corner to corner? Not really. Be wise and strategic about it. Only focus on the must-do improvements that a potential tenant can&rsquo;t help but notice at first glance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&rsquo;t take care of at least these six jobs, you&rsquo;ll be throwing money down the drain:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do the big property cleanup&mdash;you want your property to sparkle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Touch up any chipped paintwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove and store away any clutter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fix any obvious detrimental defects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tidy the fa&ccedil;ade or front garden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure you have the best possible street appeal: sweep paths, ensure your gate is working, make sure your street number is visible, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, you are not renovating your property so you can enjoy the end result. You are purely doing it to attract more tenants and maximize value. That means you shouldn&rsquo;t renovate with your personal taste in mind but rather what the market expects. Think very carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-make-smart-property-management-your-ally\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Make smart property management your ally<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world of ever-increasing vacancies and dwindling rental income, who wants to take a gamble with how they oversee their property? But, even the most ardent real estate owners sometimes fumble at this critical duty. Smart property management tips provide a solution. Here are a few ideas for managing your property for maximum profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set fair prices: This is one of the most important things you can do to keep guests coming and reinforce your bottom line. Research the market and see what other real estate owners are charging. Let your final price reflect this.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize tenant needs: It&rsquo;s simple&mdash;if your tenants&rsquo; needs aren&rsquo;t met, you&rsquo;ll quickly face complaints, poor reviews, vacancies, or even legal repercussions. Inevitably, these eat into your budget a great deal. Hire expert maintenance personnel to fix problems promptly. Additionally, ensure you have someone at any hour to solve payment issues or rent questions should they arise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use property management software: Almost every functionality in this tool is an income bringer. For example, financial reporting capabilities can help you identify trends, mitigate risks, and discover ways to increase revenue while lowering expenses. Do your due diligence beforehand to ensure the solution you pick checks all your boxes (think payments, document storage and signing, taxes, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring in an expert: Depending on the nature of your rental space, you might need to add a qualified property manager to your ranks. This personnel will help minimize your maintenance costs by hunting down discounts. They&rsquo;ll also help keep your income higher by setting rent prices accurately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-monetize-unused-spaces-with-platforms-like-neighbor-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Monetize unused spaces with platforms like Neighbor.com<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See that huge garage in your backyard that you hardly ever utilize or that parking space you ceased using after selling your car? Well, those are literal goldmines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can list them on platforms like Neighbor.com to make money from home by storing vehicles and belongings. Then, if many people in your neighborhood search for &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/monthly-parking-near-me\">monthly parking near me<\/a>,&rdquo; the potential to make a real profit increases several-fold. This way, you can make enough money to facilitate future renovations or regular repairs, ensuring your space will always be in high demand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t feel like channeling that income back into the business? Allocate it towards more enjoyable activities; go out to dinner more, travel more, and generally live a better quality of life. We only live once, after all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"5-stay-updated-with-market-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Stay updated with market trends<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the real estate realm, trends shift at an astonishing pace. One moment, energy efficiency is a top priority for prospective renters; the next moment, they&rsquo;re revving about proptech. With a proper understanding of real estate market trends, you can make informed decisions to increase property value. Rarely do renters flock to out-of-date spaces with unpractical or unfashionable amenities, <a href=\"https:\/\/blueprinttitle.com\/what-gen-z-wants-in-a-rental\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">especially not Gen Z tenants<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chances are you&rsquo;ll find a comprehensive list of all the current trends with one quick Google search. Not all websites you come across are trustworthy, though. Some will post stale information and only change the date to entice unsuspecting readers. Here are reputable sites you can visit to see what&rsquo;s trending in real estate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Realtor.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roofstock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auction.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apartments.com<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rentometer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Census Reporter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redfin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Association of Realtors (NAR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SmartMove<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-maximizing-real-estate-space-faqs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions about Maximizing Real Estate Space (FAQs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"729\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAALZAQMAAAATMsEdAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAHJJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAzgZvaAABXLmTlQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-9860 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-1024x729.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-1024x729.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-768x547.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-380x270.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-550x391.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-800x569.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners-1160x826.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Tile-installation-contractor-completing-a-renovation-for-real-estate-owners.jpg 1214w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the answers to your questions so that you can begin your property maximization journey with less fretting and more confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-how-can-i-increase-the-value-of-my-property\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How can I increase the value of my property?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a variety of suggestions about how to raise the value of an existing real estate asset, be it a commercial parking space, a controlled storage unit, or an RV storage area. Ultimately, your decision will depend on your circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A decision to introduce urgent repairs might work perfectly if a renter is already waiting to move in. On the other hand, a renovation is more suited to instances when you want to give your space a complete facelift and have money and time to spare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, if you&rsquo;re eyeing local renters looking for &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/long-term-parking-near-me\">long-term parking near me<\/a>,&rdquo; a good idea would be to utilize platforms like Neighbor. Listing your property on these avenues is not only convenient and easy but also a creative way to earn a sustainable income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strategic property management and keeping an eye on real estate trends are also excellent ways to achieve your real estate income enhancement goals. You only need to put your money (and time) where your mouth is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-how-can-unused-spaces-be-monetized\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How can unused spaces be monetized?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond traditional approaches such as bringing on a housemate or pet boarding, several alternative solutions are gaining traction. Companies like Neighbor enable you to rent out your space, no matter the size, for parking, vehicle storage, self-storage, and more. Additionally, commercial establishments like malls and churches are leasing unused lots for parking, opening up an extra income stream where none previously existed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-how-does-neighbor-com-work-for-property-owners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How does Neighbor.com work for property owners?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate owners, here&rsquo;s how the magic happens on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\">Neighbor<\/a> in three simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>List your spaces: Say a thing or two about the spaces and how much you&rsquo;d like to earn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respond to renters: Review renter requests (including what they want to store and when) and approve them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule a move-in: Schedule a move-in time with your new renter. That&rsquo;s pretty much it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"grow-your-bottom-line-one-unused-space-at-a-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow Your Bottom Line, One Unused Space at a Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you know the essential real estate strategies for maximizing utility and minimizing vacancies, you can start identifying options for the use of unused spaces within your home. Remember, even the smallest, most unconventional of spots can bring you good money, so don&rsquo;t limit yourself to only a handful of possibilities. 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