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269 - Landlord/Tenant Issues: Covid 19 with Laurence Jankelow

REV (Real Estate Vision)
REV (Real Estate Vision)
Episode • Apr 21, 2020 • 25m

Laurence Jankelow is the Co-Founder of Avail, an all-in-one software solution designed for do-it-yourself (DIY) landlords that is used by more than 600,000 landlords and tenants across the United States.

Prior to launching Avail, Laurence spent seven years in data analytics first as a Consultant at Protiviti Chicago and then at Goldman Sachs.  Originally from South Africa, Laurence has a hardworking spirit and together with his co-founder, Ryan Coon, they developed the idea for their company on a napkin that now solves the needs of thousands of landlords.

Laurence is also a long-term real estate investor with a passion for 3-unit multi-family properties.

In today's episode, we discuss the effects on the COVID 19 pandemic on landlords and tenants. 

In this episode, you'll learn..
  • Unemployment among renters may be much higher than expected due to COVID-19
  • Communication between landlords and renters is lacking during the pandemic
  • Eviction knowledge is not equal among landlords and renters
  • Renters want to pay their rent, but many have few options
  • Landlords are unprepared for a financial hit in the coming months
  • COVID-19 could punish DIY landlords in particular, not large real estate owners
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