Real Estate Rookie Making $1,200/Month by Turning His Home Into a Cash-Flowing Rental
Dec 15, 2025
Meet Alex Bozzy, a first-time landlord who transformed his primary residence into a rental property, generating $1,200 a month in cash flow. He shares his journey of turning a starter home into a profitable investment and reveals practical tips for rookie landlords. From making light repairs to setting the right rent using tools like TurboTenant, Alex emphasizes a repeatable strategy for aspiring investors. He also discusses the importance of treating tenants like customers and managing properties with a personal touch.
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Landlord Roots Sparked The Decision
- Alex grew up around landlords and always pictured converting a primary into a rental someday.
- After six years in his starter home, the family realized renting it out was a realistic path to passive income.
Historic Rate Made Renting Preferable
- Locking in a very low mortgage rate made keeping the house to rent far more attractive than selling.
- Alex viewed the low post‑COVID refinance rate as the main reason to convert the primary into a rental.
Use Conventional Loans And Fit Down Payment To You
- Use conventional financing options; you can often put 5–15% down rather than needing 20%.
- Consider HELOCs or home equity only if the extra payments fit your cashflow plan.