Justin Pogue is a San Jose, California based real estate consultant and author. As a real estate developer and manager, he is sure that not all the power is in the landlord's hands. We had a very practical conversation with Justin, and this is what I learnt:

● That one bad resident can ruin an otherwise sound investment

● Always check out the new place you want to move into on a weekend night - is it civil, is it as quiet as advertised?

● Why co-sharing is the best option for young adults

● Why Airbnb is really a great opportunity (and trust us, it’s not all about the money!)

● That you can live rent-free if you make mutually benefiting arrangement with the property owner

● Being a great renter might actually pay - or rather save you money long-term

● What is social capital and why it is so important

● Why understanding the landlord’s side of things will give you leverage in negotiating your lease renewal

● Why planning ahead will save you money when looking for a new place to rent

Justin’s experience is quite vast in the real estate business. He is sure that the knowledge he shares is universal; it applies to both big and small cities, urban and rural areas, his native country USA and anywhere else in the world. His book “Rental Secrets” will help anyone use the power they didn’t realize they had to negotiate the best rental terms!

You can purchase Justin’s book “Rental Secrets” here: https://rentalsecrets.net/

You can also book a spot with Corine La Font on her radio show “Between The Lines”: https://wiseintro.co/corinelafont