Summary of Meet The Landlord That Makes $46,000 With Section 8 Rentals

Summary

In the YouTube video titled "Meet The Landlord That Makes $46,000 With Section 8 Rentals," hosts Brandon Turner and Cam Cathart interview Mike Kosi, a successful real estate investor specializing in Section 8 Rentals. The episode focuses on Kosi's strategies and insights regarding investing in Section 8 properties, highlighting the benefits and challenges of this niche.

Main Financial Strategies and Insights

Delegation: Kosi emphasizes the importance of delegation in scaling a real estate business, sharing his experience with hiring virtual assistants to manage tasks, which allowed him to focus on growth and family.
Section 8 Rentals: Kosi specializes in Housing Choice Vouchers (formerly known as Section 8) and discusses how he generates significant cash flow by investing in this niche. He highlights:
- Stable Cash Flow: He aims for over $1,000 cash flow per unit after all expenses.
- Annual Rent Increases: The government sets rents, which allows for predictable income increases annually based on HUD's fair market rents.
- Tenant Stability: He notes that Section 8 tenants tend to stay longer (average of 8.75 years), reducing turnover costs.
Market Analysis: Kosi discusses the importance of investing in desirable neighborhoods and avoiding areas with a bad reputation. He drives neighborhoods to assess safety and desirability before purchasing properties.
Financing Strategies: He uses the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method and partners with others for larger deals, emphasizing the importance of understanding financing options and leveraging equity.

Methodology for Success

Application Process:
- Verify tenant applications thoroughly, including contacting previous landlords.
- Conduct inspections of potential tenants' current living situations to ensure honesty.
- Require recent utility bills to assess financial responsibility.
Finding Deals:
- Network with brokers and utilize direct mail campaigns.
- Use a gift card as an incentive to build relationships with potential sellers.
Managing Properties:
- Hire property managers for newer units while maintaining direct oversight of operations.
- Utilize technology for managing tenant communications and payments.
Market Research:
- Regularly check HUD payment standards and understand local housing authority processes to maximize rental income.

Presenters and Sources

Notable Quotes

— 03:07 — « I can't do everything on my own and trust me I have tried. »

— 07:01 — « It's unfortunate that Section 8 has such a bad stigma to it. »

— 07:48 — « If I wouldn't have lived there at some point in my life, I'm not buying a property there. »

— 08:13 — « I don't know how it doesn't [work]. »

— 25:01 — « I think they're only going to release more and more and more money. »