In this episode, we hear from Anthony, a real estate expert, who shares his approach to working with student rentals and what he looks for in a good tenant. Anthony covers everything from marketing strategies to setting up background checks and offers practical tips and advice for anyone interested in the student rental market.

Timestamps

• (02:03) - Overview of the rental industry in Ontario
• (04:35) - How to time leases for students.
• (08:42) - The difference between rental terms in Ontario vs. Alberta
• (11:55) - Why Anthony doesn't do credit checks on students.
• (14:25) - Group leases with student rentals and specific rental terms.
• (18:30) - Working with international students.
• (23:09) - Benefits of student rental for your portfolio.
• (27:44) - How do you discern if the student will be a good tenant?
• (30:00) - Collecting deposits on the day of showing.
• (32:37) - Establishing background checks and collecting applications
• (36:25) - Marketing strategies during a slow season.
• (40:36) - Strategies and tips for using Facebook to market rentals
• (50:01) - Adjusting prices to meet market demand.
• (57:26) - How do you embed rules in your lease?
• (1:04:12) - How to connect with Anthony and learn about Rockstar Real estate

Links and Resources:

• http://www.rockstarbrokerage.com/
• Anthony Molinaro’s LinkedIn
• MacKenzie Wilson’s LinkedIn
• SingleKey
• Alberta Landlord Facebook Group

Sponsorship

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