{"id":438,"date":"2026-05-11T21:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenanto.pl\/3-years-rental-property-portfolio-what-id-change\/"},"modified":"2026-10-16T18:41:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T16:41:59","slug":"3-years-rental-property-portfolio-what-id-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenanto.pl\/en\/3-years-rental-property-portfolio-what-id-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Rental Apartment Portfolio: 5 Decisions to Make at the Start"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A rental apartment portfolio makes or loses money mostly because of decisions made at the start: the choice of size and location, the rental model, the type of lease and the way utilities are billed. Mistakes from the first months can eat up a large share of your return, and fixing them while leases are still running is hard. Below you will find five areas of building a rental apartment portfolio worth thinking through before you buy another unit or sign another lease, along with practical tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing location and size - the key to profitability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Studios and two-room apartments<\/a> work well for long-term rentals. A smaller unit usually means finding a tenant faster, while large apartments can sit empty longer. Rent does not grow in proportion to floor area, but the purchase price does. That is why two rooms on a smaller floor area often bring a better return than one large room on a bigger one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public transport matters a lot. Being close to a metro, tram or transit hub attracts tenants, because many of them are young people without children who want a quick commute to work or university. In the suburbs you will more often find couples and families, closer to the center students and singles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip 1:<\/strong> Choose units with more rooms on a relatively small floor area. The price per square meter is rarely open to much negotiation, so a smaller unit with a functional layout is the simplest way to higher profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the tenant’s point of view, what counts is the time and cost of getting to work or university, and location comes with a price. Tenants look for a compromise between convenience and rent, so an apartment that offers that compromise will rent out faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting the whole apartment or by the room - how to choose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The choice comes down to one question: do you prefer higher income or more peace of mind? Renting by the room usually gives a better return, because you set the price per room, not per square meter. But turnover is higher, so you look for new tenants and sign new leases more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renting the whole unit brings in less but takes less work. One household wears out an apartment more slowly than several independent tenants, which shows on the walls and in the bathroom. Less frequent contact with the tenant also means fewer chances for conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n