Want to become a landlord? You’re in good company! In today’s hot housing market, rents are on the rise, which may have you wondering whether it’s time to consider becoming a landlord and buying a rental property. After all, who doesn’t like the idea of raking in rent checks from tenants every month? Still, being a landlord isn’t a cakewalk; it takes work, and sometimes being a landlord may seem like you’re shelling out more than you’re bringing in from rent.

Read more: Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Landlord?

Keeping the house together during the selling process is a challenge. Making sure everything is just right for showings and open houses can be exhausting and overwhelming Throw kids into the mix, and things can get downright chaotic. Fortunately, a few small decor choices can help conceal kid clutter—changing your “for sale” sign to “sold.”

Hide in Plain Sight

Selling your home can be a thrilling and very lucrative experience. But for the first-time home seller, it can also be nerve-wracking and deflating. That’s because selling the largest investment of your life can be counterintuitively expensive. Getting your home ready to be scrutinized by strangers takes a lot of cash and elbow grease. As the saying goes, it takes money to make money.

However, there are some easy ways to cut down on your front-end expenses to make your home sale more profitable. Let’s look at some of the best.

Pre-Sale Inspection

5597 Lone Star Dr, San Diego, CA 92120

3 BR + 1 Optional

4 BA

2,535 ESF

1,149,000

Come home to your private resort every day here in Del Cerro, San Diego! This highly upgraded custom built home, located in the Princess Gardens community is the home you have been waiting for. The timeless next generation floor plan has been fully remodeled from top to bottom & features a full Master bedroom & bathroom on the main level. The first floor also features a library with custom built-in shelves, making it a perfect home office. The second level has been completely redesigned to feature dual master wings. Each master bedroom wing is spacious with a large sitting area, closets, & full private bathrooms. This home has an optional 4th bedroom, which has been converted to a granny flat in the garage, & is equipped with a separate entrance & use of a full bathroom. The home is light & bright throughout with newer dual pane windows, plantation shutters & designer paint throughout. The open floorplan concept features a large gourmet kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, microwave, refrigerator, custom cabinets, & a serving counter perfect for any large family gathering. With one of the best view lots in the community, the backyard is an entertainer’s delight. It provides privacy & an ideal backdrop to enjoy summer days pool side & sunset nights BBQ-ing with family and friends. This home is set up perfectly for outdoor San Diego living. Impressive upgrades throughout, from large white plantation shutters to hardwood floors to custom built-in cabinets, solar system, newer electrical panel, newer A/C, makes this an ideal turn key home!