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    From 2 Years Vacant to RM 4,450 / Month

    A 7-room co-living case study at The View Condominium, Gelugor — renovated by MyReno Penang and fully managed by MyRoom at a flat 15% fee.

    Last updated Verified against May 2026 owner statement
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    Monthly Revenue

    RM 4,450

    6 of 7 rooms occupied

    Rooms Managed

    7

    Currently 6 filled

    Portfolio Occupancy

    85%

    vs 70% Penang market

    Management Fee

    15%

    Flat, no hidden costs

    Property Details

    • The View Condominium, Gelugor (Penang Island)
    • Mid-tier condominium unit
    • 7 rooms co-living layout
    • Renovated by MyReno Penang
    • Previously vacant ~2 years
    • Currently 6 of 7 rooms occupied

    Why This Result Matters

    MyRoom's portfolio-wide occupancy sits at 85% — compared to Penang's 70% market average. The View delivers a recurring RM 4,450 / month at only 6 of 7 rooms occupied. Filling the 7th room lifts monthly revenue past RM 5,100 with zero additional owner effort.

    Source: May 2026 verified monthly statement, as featured in the MyReno × MyRoom case study video above.

    Cost · Timeline · Verified Figures

    What It Cost, How Long It Took, What It Pays

    Transparent numbers from a live MyReno × MyRoom conversion — the same structure you'll see on the matching MyReno case study.

    Renovation investment

    ~RM 55,000

    Light co-living conversion by MyReno Penang — partitions, private locks, furnishing refresh, shared-space upgrade.

    Reno + listing timeline

    ~45 days

    From site survey to first tenant move-in. Room-by-room placement filled 6/7 rooms in the first cycle.

    Recurring monthly income

    RM 4,450

    Verified May 2026 statement — 6 of 7 rooms filled. Filling room 7 lifts collection past RM 5,100/month.

    Owner net payout

    RM 3,526 / mo

    RM 4,450 gross − RM 667.50 MyRoom fee (15%) − ~RM 256 utilities, RM 40 turnover cleaning and minor maintenance.

    Authoritative figure table — The View Condominium, Gelugor

    Verified monthly and setup figures for The View Condominium co-living conversion
    Whole-unit market rent before renovationRM 1,800 / mo
    Renovation and furnishing cost (MyReno)~RM 55,000 one-off
    Rooms created / currently occupied7 rooms · 6 of 7 occupied
    Gross rent collectedRM 4,450 / mo
    MyRoom management fee (flat 15%)− RM 667.50 / mo
    Utilities buffer, RM 40 turnover cleaning, minor maintenance− ~RM 256 / mo
    Owner net payoutRM 3,526 / mo
    Incremental owner uplift vs whole-unit rent+ RM 1,726 / mo
    Reporting monthMay 2026

    A payback period is not published for this unit — the renovation scope and owner cost basis are still being reconciled with MyReno. We will only publish payback once one verified figure covers both sides.

    Figures are indicative for this specific unit and drawn from the May 2026 owner statement. Actual returns vary by location, layout, condition and market demand.

    The 4-Stage Reno + Manage Journey

    1. 1

      Before

      Vacant ~2 years

      Sat empty in a mid-tier Gelugor condo. Traditional whole-unit leasing failed to attract long-term tenants at asking rent.

    2. 2

      Renovation

      MyReno Penang — light co-living conversion

      Room partition, private locks, furnishing refresh, and shared-space upgrade. Sized for FIZ engineers, hospital staff (nearby Penang GH) and USM postgraduates.

    3. 3

      Placement

      MyRoom listed and filled room-by-room

      Listed on Mudah, iBilik, Facebook and MyRoom's internal tenant database. 6 of 7 rooms occupied within the first placement cycle.

    4. 4

      Management

      Flat 15% ongoing management

      Monthly rent collection, tenant relations, maintenance dispatch, RM 40 turnover cleaning, and a full PDF statement every month-end.

    See the full renovation story on MyReno →

    A previously vacant unit at The View Condominium in Gelugor now generates a recurring RM 4,450 every month — with renovation, tenant sourcing and day-to-day management handled entirely by MyReno and MyRoom.

    — Verified owner, name withheld

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much rental income can a co-living conversion earn in Gelugor?

    RM4,450 in total monthly collection across 7 rooms at 6/7 occupancy, with RM3,526 net to the owner after MyRoom's 15% fee and deductions.

    What's MyRoom's occupancy rate compared to the Penang market?

    MyRoom's managed portfolio averages 85% occupancy, compared to Penang's roughly 70% market average.

    Does MyRoom handle both renovation and ongoing management?

    Yes, in partnership with MyReno — MyReno handles the renovation and conversion, MyRoom handles tenant sourcing, rent collection, and ongoing management.

    What's included in MyRoom's flat 15% management fee?

    Tenant sourcing and screening, rent collection and reporting, maintenance coordination, tenancy documentation, and turnover cleaning between tenants.

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