Boomers who own their own home may have wondered if they should downsize. In this well-written book, Art Barry makes an intriguing case for staying put and turning a portion of your home into a rental income opportunity. Barry shares plenty of detail about how he and his wife did it, including pros and cons, costs and more. This concept could be a smart income-producing option for those with the right kind of property. – Amazon Review
The Downsize Side Hustle – Second Edition:
How we downsized in place and made BIG money!
Downsizing-in-place became the obvious side hustle choice when we looked at costs and the effort that would be required to move to a smaller home.
Making a move just didn’t make sense based on current economic uncertainties. This book provides a step-by-step narrative of how we turned extra space in our house into a private guest quarters that generates $1,200 a month.
The new edition contains revenue and expense information for the first two years of operation. The research, links to sources, reference materials, and the author FAQ are worth much more than the cost of the book.
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Mr. Barry lays out a detailed road-map for a profitable “side hustle” without becoming tedious or overwhelming. This book is not a “pipe dream” but comes from the author’s personal experience. The resources needed are well researched and easy to access. Excellent job Mr. Barry! I highly recommend this book. – Amazon Review
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Good, basic info about how the author navigated the journey from empty-nester to successful property manager — of his own home! Describes the steps to take and the ones to avoid in renting out part of your home. Good alternative to downsizing. – Amazon Review
About the Author
Art Barry is a successful entrepreneur who lives in north Texas with his wife and two rescue dogs. He has written numerous articles for magazines including Technical Photography, Audio Visual Communications, Texas Computing, Computer Currents, and QST, the Amateur Radio Relay League magazine. He held marketing and managerial positions for several major U.S. corporations including the Color Tile division of the Tandy Corporation and Electronic Data systems Corporation. In 1992 he founded his own company to provide clock batteries for computers, peripherals, and medical equipment. The company serves over 19,000 customers in 42 countries using direct marketing and the Internet.
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