Ramit Sethi's "Negotiating a Lower Rent"

[tjt]

I was surfing around the "I will teach you" blog and came across his Negotiating a Lower Rent E-Book.  The pitch page details the contents pretty well - various scenarios and scripts for negotiating lower rent. I'm curious if anyone has used it.

I was looking for reviews but the search results are totally dominated by links to the IWT blog. 

Regarding the money back policy - I could only find two comments that mentioned the policy. They both received their money back - for the Earn1k course. 

I guess if I'm honest with myself I shouldn't buy this product.   I live in SF in a rent controlled apartment. 3 bedrooms, 3 people, central location in Hayes Valley.  Lower rent than any CL ads. 

But it's tempting - everyone wants lower rent! I don't know how to negotiate and should learn!  I can always return it! 

Any comments in general? Anyone pay for any of his products?

[velocistar237]

It's been a while since I looked at his site, and it looks like he's been working hard at his income streams. More power to him.

Have you read his book? I would think that's where you would want to start, by checking it out from the library. I don't doubt that his strategies work, but they might not be that relevant for the average MMM reader. If Sethi's book resonates with you, maybe consider buying his products, but your local library will also have books on negotiation, for free. MMM's review of Sethi's book moved it down on my reading list, so I haven't read it yet.

[tjt]

Thanks velocistar237, that makes a lot of sense.  I can satisfy my curiosity in a prudent way.  I'll read his book and look through some more of the blog.

[MountainMan]

I think his book, "I Will Teach You to be Rich," is good for setting up a financial framework.  You don't have to take his advice on purchases, and instead go the Mustachian way there.  But for setting up the financial framework that you can fund with your dollars, I think the book is great for that.

As far as his other material, such as the book on negotiating lower rent, I have no idea of its quality.  But it would, of course, be handy to lower expenses wherever you can.  So it's worth learning about, if the information is reliable.

[Mike Key]

Personally I think he's the Tim Ferris of Finance. 20% Solid advice 80% hyperbole designed to make him more money.

[arebelspy]

Personally I think he's the Tim Ferris of Finance. 20% Solid advice 80% hyperbole designed to make him more money.

+1.  Ramsey and Orman aren't too far behind in the finance guru self-promotion category either.

[Mr Mark]

Try reading (from your library!) 'Getting to Yes' from the Harvard Negotiation Project.

And if you're a really good tenant, after 6 months or so I would expect most landlords to be interested in you not moving out - so there's scope for negotiation! With the above book you can probably work out a strategy yourself.

[Mike Key]

And if you're a really good tenant, after 6 months or so I would expect most landlords to be interested in you not moving out - so there's scope for negotiation!

I agree, good tenants who pay rent on time and maintain the property without doing damage are hard to come by.

[wire]

Try reading (from your library!) 'Getting to Yes' from the Harvard Negotiation Project.

Excellent! And what can you recommend instead of Ramit's Dream Job course?

[RyanAtTanagra]

I live in SF in a rent controlled apartment. 3 bedrooms, 3 people, central location in Hayes Valley.  Lower rent than any CL ads. 

But it's tempting - everyone wants lower rent! I don't know how to negotiate and should learn!  I can always return it! 

Any comments in general? Anyone pay for any of his products?

Hah, you're not going to get your rent lowered.  Fellow Hayes Valley resident here, rents have gone up way too much (about 20% since I moved in 2 years ago).  If a landlord here is going to do anything it's going to be to try to get you to leave so he can up the rent for the next people ;-)

But if you try and succeed, do share!