No new skills. No startup costs. No second job. RentalPath turns idle assets — a driveway, a spare room, a shed, a tool — into steady, passive income.
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Your path at a glance
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Identify your asset
Today
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Legal & insurance
This week
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Set your rates
Week 1
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First booking
Week 2–4
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Steady passive income
Month 2+
Why RentalPath works
You already own the asset
No capital required. Your driveway, shed, spare room, or tool is sitting there right now — not earning anything.
Truly passive once set up
Unlike RootPath or BoutiquePath, rental income doesn't require your time every week. Set the terms, screen tenants once, collect monthly.
No middleman required
No Airbnb cut, no property management fees. Direct relationships with your neighbors and community.
What kind of asset do you have?
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Space
Room, ADU, garage, driveway, storage
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Equipment
Tools, trailer, lawn equipment, RV spot
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Land
Backyard, lot, parking, garden plot
Today's focus
Identify your highest-value idle asset and price it
Download the Revenue Model → enter your asset type and market rate → check the monthly income projection. A San Antonio driveway near a stadium earns $80–200/mo with zero work. A furnished spare room earns $600–1,200/mo. Know your number before listing anything.
Your launch readiness
Five steps to your first rental income.
Rental income feels passive once it's running — but the setup matters. A lease agreement and the right insurance protect everything you've built. Don't skip the legal step.
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Asset
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Legal
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Rates
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Listing
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Tracker
🏠Step 1 — Identify your assetComplete to unlock Step 2▾
Pick your primary rental asset. You can always add more — start with the one that's easiest to list. Space rentals (parking, storage, rooms) are the lowest-friction entry point.
🚗Parking / Driveway$50–200/mo. Zero work after listing. Great near stadiums, downtown, hospitals.
📦Storage / Shed$60–150/mo. Demand is huge in Texas — people are always moving or downsizing.
🛏️Spare Room / ADU$600–1,400/mo. Highest income, more setup. Short or long-term options.
🏛️Step 2 — Legal & insuranceIdentify your asset first▾
This is the step most people skip — and the one that protects everything. A simple lease or rental agreement and a landlord rider on your homeowner's policy covers 95% of what can go wrong.
Texas-specific: San Antonio and most Texas cities require a city registration for STRs (short-term rentals). It's usually $50–150/year and takes 30 minutes online. Skip it and you risk a $500+ fine.
Legal covered! Now price your asset correctly.
💰Step 3 — Price your assetComplete legal first▾
Check what comparable listings charge in your specific neighborhood — not just the city average. A driveway two blocks from the AT&T Center earns 3× more than one six blocks away.
Rates set! Now build your listing.
📋Step 4 — Build your listingComplete pricing first▾
A good photo and a clear description is 80% of the work. Be specific about access, rules, and what's included. Renters want certainty — give it to them upfront.
Listing ready! Set up your tracker before the first payment arrives.
📊Step 5 — Set up your trackerComplete listing first▾
Rental income is Schedule E (passive) not Schedule C — taxed differently than other income. Track it separately from day one so your tax prep is clean.
🎉 You're ready. Go list your asset — your first renter is out there.
Your income potential LIVE
Know what your asset is worth.
These are real San Antonio market rates — not national averages. Your numbers depend on your specific location, condition, and how you list it. Download the Revenue Model to calculate yours.
$640
Monthly income
$7,680
Annual income
+$240
Above goal
Your wage
$30/hr
Markup
1.7×
Monthly goal
$400/mo
Overhead
$260/mo
San Antonio market rates — what assets actually earn
Driveway / parking spot Near AT&T Center or downtown
$80–200/mo
Passive
Driveway / parking spot Suburban, general use
$40–80/mo
Passive
Storage / shed space Per unit, secured access
$60–150/mo
Passive
Spare room — long-term Furnished, utilities included
Tool / equipment rental Trailer, mower, ladder etc.
$25–150/day
Passive
Washer / dryer access Per load or monthly
$6–30/use
Passive
STR vs long-term: Short-term rentals earn more per night but require more management — cleaning, turnovers, guest comms. Long-term rentals are truly passive after screening. Start long-term, add STR later if you want to.
Enter your assets and market rates — gold cells only. Each asset type has a suggested market rate to start from.
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Drop it below — your monthly income projection updates live across the dashboard.
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Drop your filled Revenue Model here
or click to browse · RentalPath_Revenue_Model.xlsx
Monthly snapshot — this month
Rental income tracked. Taxes ready.
Rental income is Schedule E — taxed differently than earned income. Track it separately from day one. Your Money Tracker handles the categorization automatically.
Drop your Money Tracker here and your monthly numbers update instantly.
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Drop your Money Tracker here
or click to browse · RentalPath_Money_Tracker.xlsx
Quarterly tax dates
Q1 (Jan–Mar)Apr 15
Q2 (Apr–Jun)Jun 15
Q3 (Jul–Sep)Sep 15
Q4 (Oct–Dec)Jan 15
Schedule E reminder: Rental income goes on Schedule E, not Schedule C. Your deductions include mortgage interest, insurance, repairs, depreciation, and management costs.
The rental income rule
"Separate account. 25% to tax reserve. Every payment."
Rental income has favorable tax treatment but still gets taxed. Keep it in a dedicated account, reserve 25% for taxes, and track every repair and upgrade — they're all deductible.
YTD Income
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YTD Net
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Tax reserve
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Income ramp — your first 4 months
Rental income is slow to start, stable forever.
The ramp is different from active businesses. Month 1 you're setting up and screening. Month 2 you have your first renter. Month 3+ it just runs.
Month 1
$0
Setup + listing
Month 2
$400
First renter
Month 3
$640
Full occupancy
Month 4+
$640+
Passive & steady
The real magic starts Month 3. Once you have a reliable renter in place, this income requires almost no time. One check-in per month, one deposit per month. That's it.
Your renters
Reliable, long-term renters are worth more than a slightly higher rate. Screen well once — save yourself a year of headaches.
Once your first rental runs smoothly, listing a second asset takes 2 hours. Two parking spots = 2× the income, zero extra work.
STR upgrade
Convert long-term to short-term when demand warrants it. SA events — Spurs games, Fiesta, SXSW overflow — spike nightly rates dramatically.
ADU build-out
San Antonio ADU permits are relatively simple. A converted garage can generate $900–1,200/mo and increase property value by $40–80K.
Peer-to-peer tools
List on Neighbor.com (storage), SpotHero (parking), or Fat Llama (equipment) for additional discovery alongside your direct listings.
Skills for landlords
The short list. Learn these, ignore the rest.
Rental income is simple once you understand the legal layer. These five topics cover 95% of what you need.
Core knowledge
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Texas lease agreements
Texas law favors landlords but requires specific disclosures. Use a Texas-specific template — not a generic one. Texas State Law Library has free templates.
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Tenant screening basics
ID verification, income check (3× rent), and a reference call. For storage/parking, a simple agreement and a security deposit is enough.
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Landlord insurance in Texas
Add a "landlord rider" or "dwelling fire policy" to your homeowner's insurance. Usually $15–40/mo. Covers liability and property damage from tenants.
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San Antonio STR registration
Required for any rental under 30 days. Register at sanantonio.gov. $50–150/year. Required before your first STR booking.
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Schedule E vs Schedule C
Rental income = Schedule E (passive). More favorable tax treatment than earned income. Track repairs, depreciation, insurance, and mortgage interest — all deductible.