Yes we definitely encourage everyone to STICK TO THE PLAN when renovating!

The masterminds often encourage students to finance the new-car like entrance fees on a credit card, on the promise of just a single deal covering all the entrance costs. 

Caution:  Personal credit card financing is a huge risk and good luck finding 0 percent interest today.

Balance data with personal priorities.

I’m curious to hear if people have done this in the past, how they did it, how they started, etc.Any thoughts / discussion / enlightenment on this is encouraged!

It started with really buying my own personal home, then selling and making a small profit.

We feel this encourages/trains good payment behavior:)We have several MoveIn Specials owners can approve like, free TV, Washer or Dryer (used), etc.Our main goal with MoveIn Specials is to stand out from our competition. - Just lowering the rent really doesn't do that.

I encourage you to dive deep into forums, listen to podcasts, and connect with like-minded individuals.

🎉 As we kick off 2025, I want to encourage all my fellow Americans stationed in Germany—or preparing to move here—to start thinking differently about your housing allowance.Did you know that your housing allowance could be more than just a rent payment?

Then based on @Michael Baum's suggestion, I think I will have my cleaner and/or maintenance person do monthly/quarterly maintenance like using using enzyme based cleaners, grease fighting drain treatments and hot water flushing.