Serviced Accommodation for Passive Income with Jag Khalsa

Discover serviced accommodation for passive income with Jag Khalsa’s rent-to-rent Airbnb strategy, scaled to six units in 18 months.

Dreaming of financial freedom without the grind of a 9-to-5? In the latest Self-Unemployed podcast episode, host Colin Munro chats with Jag Khalsa, a Wolverhampton-based property investor who swapped wedding videography for a £1,600/month serviced accommodation for passive income empire. With six Airbnb-style units—five rent-to-rent and one owned—Jag scaled his business in just 18 months, leveraging the Samuel Leeds Academy and smart systemization. Here’s how Jag built his passive income stream and how you can start your own serviced accommodation journey, even with no experience.

From Wedding Videos to Property: Jag’s Self-Employed Journey

Jag Khalsa, born and raised in Wolverhampton, spent 12 years running a wedding photography and videography business. “It felt worse than a 9-to-5,” he admits, citing irregular hours, weekend work, and endless editing that clashed with family time for his kids (aged 13 and 10). The 2020–2022 post-COVID wedding rush brought bookings but also burnout. By 2023, Jag systemized his business, outsourcing editing to a reliable editor, freeing time to pursue passive income from Airbnb UK.

Inspired to build wealth, Jag initially thought property meant saving for years. “I always thought I’d need a deposit the normal way,” he says. That changed in 2022 when he discovered Samuel Leeds on YouTube, attended a £1 crash course, and joined the academy’s advanced training. This opened his eyes to rent-to-rent service accommodation and set him on a path to financial independence.

Rent-to-Rent Serviced Accommodation: Jag’s £1,600/Month Strategy

Jag’s core strategy is serviced accommodation for passive income, operating six SA units in Wolverhampton and Banbury. Five are rent-to-rent, where he rents properties and sublets them as Airbnbs, and one is owned, converted from a single-let in November 2023. The results? His owned unit jumped from £200/month to £1,500–£1,600/month at 90% occupancy. “I was nervous it wouldn’t work,” Jag recalls, battling a “negative bias” about Wolverhampton’s appeal. Data-driven due diligence and academy mentorship proved him wrong.

Rent-to-rent SA requires upfront costs—deposits, furniture, bedding, and towels—but Jag’s returns justify the investment. “Bedding and towels are surprisingly expensive,” he notes, recommending three sets per bed for smooth turnovers. His rent-to-rent units generate high cash flow, but he cautions, “You have to do your due diligence… rent is higher than a mortgage.”

Serviced accommodation for passive income: SOPs and Cleaners

What makes Jag’s SA business passive? Systemization. “It’s a lot of work, but you realize all the ways to systemize it,” he says. Jag uses:

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Detailed instructions and flowcharts ensure cleaners handle turnovers consistently, even if staff changes. “I’ve replaced cleaners 4–5 times in 12 months,” he says, emphasizing SOPs’ value.
• Linen Companies: Outsourcing laundry reduces pressure on cleaners, especially for high-turnover units.
• Power Teams: Reliable cleaners and managers in Wolverhampton and Banbury keep operations hands-off.

Jag’s wedding business taught him systemization, from outsourcing editing to using software like PriceLabs for dynamic pricing. These skills transferred to SA, making systemizing property investments key to his passive income success.

Samuel Leeds Academy: Unlocking Property Success

The Samuel Leeds Academy was Jag’s game-changer. After a 2022 crash course, he joined advanced training, learning rent-to-rent serviced accommodation, BRR, and HMOs. Mentors helped him overcome skepticism, teaching risk assessment (best case, worst case, likely case) and concepts like good debt vs. bad debt. “There was a lot of unlearning,” Jag says, citing Rich Dad Poor Dad’s influence on viewing assets as cash-flow generators.

Networking at Inner Circles, which Jag now runs, connected him with investors and mentors. The academy’s tools and community gave him confidence to scale to six units in 18 months, proving Samuel Leeds Academy property success is achievable for beginners.

BRR for Serviced Accommodation: Jag’s Next Steps

Jag’s future? Owning more properties via BRR for serviced accommodation. He’s pursuing pre-auction offers and bridging finance, willing to leave £5,000–£20,000 in deals if SA or HMO cash flow is strong. “A free house after two years isn’t bad,” he says, prioritizing ownership over “all money out” deals. His owned property, refinanced from a 1.4% residential mortgage to a buy-to-let, funded his SA expansion. Jag’s wife is joining the business, aiming to boost cash flow and build a portfolio for long-term wealth.

Start Your Service Accommodation for Passive Income Journey with Jag’s Tips

Inspired by Jag’s serviced accommodation for passive income success? Here’s how to begin:

1. Join Samuel Leeds Academy: Attend a £1 crash course (link in the podcast description) to learn SA and rent-to-rent. Advanced training offers mentorship and tools.
2. Systemize Early: Create SOPs and flowcharts for cleaners and managers to make SA passive. “Write everything down,” Jag advises.
3. Research Your Market: Use data to assess SA viability, even in “unsexy” towns like Wolverhampton. Overcome local bias with due diligence.
4. Start with Rent-to-Rent: Low capital entry (£5,000–£10,000) makes it ideal for beginners. Use profits to buy properties later.
5. Network Relentlessly: Attend Inner Circles or message Jag on Instagram (@PropertybyJag) for insights and deals.

Connect with Jag Khalsa

Jag shares behind-the-scenes SA tips and challenges on Instagram (@PropertybyJag). “Every business has challenges; it’s about finding solutions,” he says. Investors can join his network for rent-to-rent or BRR deals, leveraging his Wolverhampton and Banbury expertise. Academy members, catch Jag at an Inner Circle for networking and mentorship.

Listen to the full Self-Unemployed podcast episode with Jag Khalsa for more on serviced accommodation for passive income. Ready to start? Book a Samuel Leeds £1 crash course or follow Jag on Instagram. Subscribe to the podcast and join Colin’s mailing list for weekly financial freedom tips!