Last week, Erica Bryant of the Democrat and Chronicle interviewed Brett and myself(Jesse) for an article that ran in last Saturday's paper. Titled "Good riddance to absentee city landlords",  the article stresses the frustration and problems many out-of-state landlords experience when trying to remotely operate a property particularly in the Rochester area.  RocRooms has come to the rescue of many out-of-state property owners and turned their struggling properties around.    

The article highlights our Brooksview property that we purchased and renovated.  For this property it became too late for the homeowner to turn it around.  It was in serious disrepair when we purchased it, but with time we were able to redesign the property in a way that our residents really loved.  To see some pictures of this property, check out our flickr account here.

The D&C article link: Good riddance to absentee city landlords.   

The Summer Student Housing Scholarship awards the full cost of a RocRooms off campus room for the summer semester (5/15/2010 to 8/28/2010). The scholarship is awarded based on academic excellence, individual character and need. To be officially entered, please fill out the application form and personal statement below. The scholarship is open to students accepted to any university in the Rochester, NY area.

If you are interested in the program, you may learn more here:

Rochester Student Housing Scholarship 

Lovin' Cup is a full cafe bistro with an inimite environment inspired by art, music and community. Located at 300 Park Point Drive, Lovin' Cup offers a full menu with unique options for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night.  Lovin' Cup is an all-encompassing experience.  An eclectic mix of music can be heard continuously within the cozy cafe, with live acts six nights a week.  All of these things come together to form the 'beautiful buzz' that is Lovin' Cup. Check out their website, and if you would like to perform, contact Leslie Zinck at lesliezinck@lovincup.com.

*This has been edited by Carolyn*

A company named RocRooms focusing on quality student housing found early success, now managing 36 rooms.

Click Here For Entire Article: RBJRocRooms.pdf (233.61 kb)

Published in the Rochester Business Journal on December 19, 2008