The STR Sisterhood

Turning Setbacks Into Success: Jessica Katz’s Rental Arbitrage Journey


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Ready to take control of your future and build a profitable business without owning property? Jessica Katz’s rental arbitrage story will leave you speechless!

After a crushing setback in her medical career, Jessica made the bold decision to reinvent her life. That’s when she discovered the game-changing power of rental arbitrage—and built a thriving short-term rental empire from the ground up.

In this episode, Jessica pulls back the curtain on her hustle, sharing how she secures properties, creates jaw-dropping spaces, and stacks up serious profits. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as she reveals how she faced 77 “no’s” before landing her first deal.

Jessica’s journey wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. She opens up about the gritty reality of working with apartment complexes, the critical importance of a backup plan, and the mindset shifts that transformed her business. Her resilience and passion are downright contagious. Don’t miss this insider’s look at how she built a 24-unit portfolio from scratch—and how you can walk away with a blueprint for success and the fire to level up your rental arbitrage game!



HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS:


[02:03] An introduction about our guest Jessica Katz and how she discovered rental arbitrage

[11:13] How did Jessica manage stress and find stability during uncertainty

[17:51] Jessica’s rental arbitrage journey and how she overcame initial challenges

[23:29] What strategies did Jessica use to land her first arbitrage deal

[25:43] Jessica’s journey in landing her first arbitrage deal

[28:15] Jessica describes how she targeted apartment complexes as part of her arbitrage strategy

[30:03] Jessica’s take on apartment complexes versus for single family homes arbitrage

[34:24] Jessica’s approach to investing in upgrades and furniture for properties she doesn’t own

[37:22] How Jessica allocates budget for furnishing properties and ensures competitive edge

[40:17] The lightning round



Golden Nuggets:


  • “What helped me the most was finding something to be able to rely on if the worst case scenario happened again.”
  • “We can do anything as women, as long as we believe in ourselves and we're intentional about how we focus our time, energy, and efforts.”
  • “If you follow the guides that have worked for other people, and you are willing to put in the time it takes to learn how to analyze the right property and do all the right things, you could be successful in this. People should not be so scared to start something if they want to.”
  • Let’s Connect!


    Website: https://jk2properties.com/



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