What roles does zoning play?

The houses we intend to purchase for Co-living will be located within townships or
boroughs without specific zoning criteria restricting the number of unrelated individuals
who may reside in a single residence.

What do we do to the interior of the home?

Each home will have the House Rules posted within a common area for each member of the home to see. Along with the rules, a schedule will be provided for members to care for basic tasks such as distributing mail, emptying a trash can or taking garbage to the curb.

How do we collect rent?

Rent will be collected from each member utilizing Apartments.com for automated rent collection.

How are bedrooms secure?

Each bedroom is secured with a keypad lock with a unique user code.

How do we handle kitchen shared space?

We label EVERYTHING including refrigerator shelves by Unit #. When a tenant moves out, we clear their space.

How do we furnish?

We furnish with a modern look that is in style. We usually go with the style of each house while keeping a common theme.

How do we handle a move out?

Property manager sends tenant a move out checklist with dollar costs next to each item not done. This is the amount that is withheld from security deposit if item is not done.  Handyman confirms all has been done and sends to property manager for release of security deposit.

How do we handle cleaning?

We hire a cleaning company to clean the common areas of the home. Members have the
option to pay the cleaning company to maintain their private room. For basic and routine items such as taking out the trash, we utilize a cleaning checklist & rotation among our members. If a member does not wish to participate, they can elect to pay a fee to have their turn on the rotation covered by a member of our team.

How do we control the temperature of the homes?

We use either a lockbox or wifi thermostat – this is set to a specific range during the
summer and winter – this is also outlined in the lease.

How do we handle disgreements between members?

• This starts with how you advertise. We are not college housing. We are co-living for the working professional.
  
• Secondly, onboarding. During the onboarding process we review ALL rules and also
  specifically state what we are NOT about. Drugs, Wild Parties, or Craziness. We
  highlight working professionals.
  
• Surprisingly this happens much less than you would think in our houses.
• The sales manager usually has the best skill set to do any type of mediation / hold
  people to the rules.
• Same sex houses seem to do the best although we have had success with co-ed as well.
• House rules are posted in the common space. We review all house rules in detail during the onboarding process.

How do we screen potential members?

Our screening process is 3-fold. First, we send our Co-living video to quickly eliminate those not interested in shared housing. Next, we complete a background & credit check.  Finally, we hold an in-person showing.

What utilities are included? How is this included?

All utilities, including high speed internet, are included in the price of the room. We do
have an option in the lease to charge an excess utility fee should the home see a significant increase in utility charges.  This fee would be distributed equally to all members.