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The Impact of Student Debt on Qualifying Tenants

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The Impact of Student Debt on Qualifying Tenants

As an investor and housing provider, one of the things I fear most is a long-term vacancy. I’m
about to face the worst vacancy of my life… all three of my children will finally be out of the
home, with two of them heading out over the next few weeks in pursuit of educational
advancement. In today’s world, that advancement is usually accompanied by something else
we are becoming all too familiar with in the United States, student debt. My children will leave
school in 3 years with around $50,000 in student debt, which has become easier than ever to
access. Never before have I seen such willing lenders who are anxious to provide funding to
someone who statistically is less than likel
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Your Short-Term Rentals Can Generate 6x Gains

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Your Short-Term Rentals Can Generate 6x Gains 

by David Pickron

Rarely in life can the quick version of anything ever compete with the more time intensive “real deal.”  Think of any instant food and you will quickly realize that I’m telling the truth.  The same had held true for real estate investments for at least the last century… but times, they are a changin’.  As you look at your portfolio it may be time to consider transitioning some of your long-term holdings into short-term rentals, and here is why; short-term rentals can generate up to six times the amount of revenue as a long-term hold.  My average long-term hold properties cash flow at around $200 per month; my short-term rentals cash flow just over $1200 per month. Does that get your attention? 

As you consider transitioning from long-term to short-term rentals, you should examine the following factors to help ensure that the changeover is successful: location, needs, and saturation. 

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Use Design To Increase Investment Property Value and Attract Tenants

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Use Design To Increase Investment Property Value and Attract Tenants

Renting is on the rise in the U.S., which means landlords are in the perfect position to find new tenants. According to research, rented homes made up 34.7% of the market in 2020. Of course, other property owners are taking advantage of these higher numbers, which means your house needs to stand out. Fortunately, you can attract renters with the right design choices. Here are a few tips that can help make your property attractive to would-be renters.

Beautify the Outdoor Sp
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Building an Accessible Home: What You Need to Consider

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When deciding to build a home, accessibility is not often the top must-have feature that comes to mind. However, accessible homes are not only aesthetically pleasing to the eye but also functional too. Therefore, if you are planning on building an accessible home, what are tips on how to go about it.

What is an accessible home?

If you're new to the concept or, conversely, have your heart set on building an accessible home, it might be helpful to first define what an accessible home is. Simply put, a home with easy accessibility is a home that is designed with simplicity in mind. Moreover, a home with easy accessibility makes moving in, through, and around the property easy to do.

Benefits of building an accessible home

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March Madness at SJREIA! Finding the best tenants for your rentals AND investing in a post-covid economy

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This month, SJREIA has added not one, but two bonus learning opportunities to the calendar! 

First up, join us on Wednesday, March 17th for a FREE webinar featuring National REIA speaker, David Pickron. If you are an active or aspiring landlord, this event is for you. 

It's a crazy time to be a landlord! Local, State and Federal regulations are restricting landlord access to the background history of potential tenants. 

At this webinar Speaker David Pickron will talk about how landlords can adjust their tenant qualification process during these challenging times to find THE BEST TENANTS possible!

David will be teaching attendees: 

  1. How to create and use rental criteria to protect yourself and your inv
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landlording: How to Consistently Get Paid Over 100% of Your Rents Each Month - Mike Butler

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We are just a few short days away from our event of the year! Join us on December 5th for a full day of virtual learning featuring over 20 local and national speakers. You won’t want to miss this free SJREIA expo that is sure to set you up for success in 2021.

Throughout the day, you will hear from national speakers including Marc Halpern, Steve Lloyd, Marco Kozlowski and more. In this post, we are introducing you to investor, speaker, author, coach, and consultant, Mike Butler, who will be covering landlording: How to Consistently Get Paid Over 100% of Your Rents Each Month.  


Mike Butler began his real estate investing career while working full time as an undercover police detective in Louisville, KY. What started with $1,000, a few fixer-uppers and rental properties evolved to a full time career in investing. He soon developed his “investor friendly” simple investor Books Pro SystemTM with Tenant TrackingTM and Loan Customer Tracking.

This simple system allowed Mike to exponentially grow his investing business and catapult his career. Mike has used his knowledge and experience to write his bestselling book, “ Read More...