--- title: The Real Deal on Real Estate Blog | Rocena | Pamela Rosario description: The real scoop on real estate strategies and creative financing from young investors revolutionizing the game. Read about game-changing deals, the money pits, and the tactic behind it all - we're an open book. --- [![Rocena Real Estate Strategies](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rocena%20real%20estate%20red.png?width=1259&height=821&name=rocena%20real%20estate%20red.png "Rocena Real Estate Strategies")](https://www.rocenarealestate.com) [![Learn More](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2602722/a7a63412-33d5-40f3-88e7-50a51b36d8e9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2602722/a7a63412-33d5-40f3-88e7-50a51b36d8e9) ![real deal blog.png](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/real%20deal%20blog.png?width=1500&name=real%20deal%20blog.png "real deal blog.png") # The Real Deal on Real Estate Blog ![Pamela Rosario](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202016-11-02%20at%206.55.44%20PM.png?width=100&height=100&name=Screen%20Shot%202016-11-02%20at%206.55.44%20PM.png) ## Pamela Rosario ## Recent Posts Oct 4, 2018 12:47:00 PM #### [How To Sell a House With Code Violations](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/how-to-sell-a-house-with-code-violations) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/code%20violation.png) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/how-to-sell-a-house-with-code-violations) If your property needs to be brought up to code, you may have experienced that it is much harder to sell in this market. Sometimes it can even be impossible to find a buyer, because lenders will not approve a loan on a property that needs excessive repairs or is deemed unsafe by the city. [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/how-to-sell-a-house-with-code-violations) Aug 7, 2017 8:00:00 AM #### [3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Renting to Own](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-renting-to-own) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/rent%20to%20own%20edited.png) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-renting-to-own) What questions are important to ask yourself before renting to own? We can answer that for you. **** [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/3-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-renting-to-own) Jul 27, 2017 4:57:32 PM #### [Do people save money with homeownership?](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/hidden-savings-secret-people-save-money-with-homeownership) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/First-Time-Homebuyers1.jpg) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/hidden-savings-secret-people-save-money-with-homeownership) When I ask renters why they don't own a home, I hear the same excuses over and over again: "I don't see the benefit"... "It's too expensive"... "Renting is cheaper"... "[Insert your excuse here]" This is fear talking. [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/hidden-savings-secret-people-save-money-with-homeownership) Jul 24, 2017 1:05:49 PM #### [Is it important to know the cash-on-cash return on rental homes?](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-it-important-to-know-the-cash-on-cash-return-on-rental-homes) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/calc%20and%20coffee.jpg) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-it-important-to-know-the-cash-on-cash-return-on-rental-homes) Cash-on-cash return is, arguably, one of the most important numbers to calculate prior to buying a rental property. Actually, scratch that. It's one of the most important percentages to know prior to closing on any type of deal. So if you ask me, "Is it important to know the cash-on-cash return on rental homes?" guess what my answer will be. HECK YES! [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-it-important-to-know-the-cash-on-cash-return-on-rental-homes) Jul 21, 2017 7:50:18 AM #### [Is Renting to Own a Smart Choice Today?](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-renting-to-own-a-smart-choice-today) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/stock.jpg) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-renting-to-own-a-smart-choice-today) Like all great agreements, renting to own is beneficial to both the seller and the buyer. But, let’s take a look at the advantages for you as the buyer. [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-renting-to-own-a-smart-choice-today) Jul 19, 2017 7:31:40 AM #### [3 Actions You Can Take Right Now to Improve Your Credit Score](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/actions-you-can-take-right-now-to-improve-your-credit-score) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/distressed%201.jpg) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/actions-you-can-take-right-now-to-improve-your-credit-score) While credit repair does take time, there are a few actions you can take right now to improve your score. [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/actions-you-can-take-right-now-to-improve-your-credit-score) Jul 18, 2017 10:53:05 PM #### [Is a tenant buyer the same as a renter?](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-a-tenant-buyer-the-same-as-a-renter) [![](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/hubfs/renters.jpg) ](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-a-tenant-buyer-the-same-as-a-renter) Every day we meet people who are tired of renting. They recognize the benefits of owning a home, but are scared to commit. What if you could take a home for a test drive? Do just that by becoming a tenant buyer with a rent-to-own agreement.  [Read More](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/is-a-tenant-buyer-the-same-as-a-renter) [All posts](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/all) ### Subscribe to our blog & discover creative solutions to your real estate headache! [RocenaRealEstate@gmail.com](mailto:RocenaRealEstate@gmail.com) Copyright 2026 | Designed with ** by [HubSpot](https://www.hubspot.com) [**](https://www.rocenarealestate.com/the-real-deal-on-real-estate-blog/author/pamela-rosario#)