Student Rental

Student rentals are ideal for first time investors (as well as condos, and small units up to a 4-plex). However, some investors become long term student rental owners; team members Shawn Leblanc and Rhys Trenhaile and even team assistant Jane Zanetti all own units around the University. DO NOT buy into this myth that students are going to destroy your house! The reality is that as long as you respect and keep your own income property in good condition, the students will. If you are a slum lord around the University -- guess what, all the kids that live in nice houses and want to keep them nice, and study in them etc. will use your slum house as the party house. If you don't care, why should they.

These properties require a very low down payment, yet the right ones generate an excellent monthly cash flow from day one; we typically like to see $350-$400 per month netted out per month at the minimum. With this formula the investor can very quickly build up a portfolio of income properties, from which they can choose to move to larger and even more exciting opportunities typically within 2-4 years. The focus on student rentals is much more on "how much cash flow am I getting a month" as opposed to "what's my cap rate".

There is a lot of competition with owners to have their properties rented, however, our team will aid you in gaining the advantage over other investors by offering our experience and knowledge and suggest the best ways to get your properties fully rented.

Shawn Leblanc is the primary contact for the student rental market. You have to understand that he's not going to just sell you a random student rental, and move on to the next sale; Shawn's goal is to build up your portfolio, make you wealthier over time. Because if he succeeds, he will obtain more commissions, and everyone wins. To this end, he will be setting you up with all necessary professionals and tradesmen to greatly ensure your success long term, including his own handyman and leasing team. This is not just about selling you a property, this is about creating and building an investment portfolio.

Shawn focuses on residential and student rental property sales for the team. As a student rental investor himself, he has an arcane knowledge of the niche that puts our clients ahead of the game -- not just at the point of sale, but contuing from there. For example, Shawn can provide you all necessary tradesmen, handymen, property managers, leasing agents, how and where to advertise, etc. etc. For residential, Shawn continually ensures a smooth experience for prospective Buyers, and Vendors will be pleased to know that he doesn't just hammer a sign into the ground, cross his fingers and hope for the best. Shawn will ensure the listing itself is maximized, photos sell the property, and all necessary steps are taken so that we have the best chance possible to sell your home. There is a skill to all of this, and Shawn is recognized as one of the best for it.