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Jess Martin

Jamaica Real Estate Expert

Hi, My name is Jess. I help people buy real estate in Jamaica and setup on Airbnb to create passive income. I have bought multiple properties in Jamaica while living in the U.S. and bring a unique perspective to investing in Jamaica. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers from abroad buy, manage and sell homes without the stress. Be sure to check out the below links and products.

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🌴✨ Escape to Jamaica! A Restorative Retreat for Your Mind, Body & Spirit — Save 10%!

Hi Reader, 🌴 Your Invitation to Rest, Reconnect & Renew in Beautiful Jamaica! 🌺 ✨ WELL NEST RESTORATIVE RETREAT | NOVEMBER 4–8, 2027 ✨ When was the last time you truly took a moment for yourself? Not just a vacation where you're rushing from one activity to another, but an opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, reconnect with your faith, and nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Well, I have something special to share with you! 💚 One of my wonderful clients is bringing an incredible...

about 1 hour ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Your Tenant Wants to Leave Early What Should a Jamaican Landlord Do When a Lease Ends Before Expected? Weekly Property Owner Newsletter Your tenant signed a one-year lease. Six months later, you receive a message: “Something has changed, and I need to move out.” Now what? Maybe they're relocating for work. Maybe they're experiencing financial difficulties. Maybe there's been a family change. Whatever the reason, an early departure can create uncertainty for a landlord—especially if...

5 days ago • 4 min read

Hi Reader, Jamaica’s high travel season is officially getting underway. 🇯🇲✈️🌴 Over the next several weeks, more visitors will be arriving on the island for the holidays, winter vacations and extended stays. We’ll also see Jamaicans living overseas returning home to spend time with family and friends. For homeowners, this creates an opportunity worth paying attention to. Some of these visitors aren’t simply coming for a vacation. 🏡 Some are considering buying a home in Jamaica. 🔑 Some need a...

7 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Your Tenant Wants to Renew—Should You Raise the Rent? What Jamaican Landlords Should Consider Before the Next Lease Weekly Property Owner Newsletter Your tenant's lease is coming to an end. They've paid consistently, taken care of the property, and now they want to stay. Great news. But there's another question: Should you increase the rent? Maybe. But before automatically adding a percentage to the current rent, take a closer look at the bigger picture. The goal isn't simply to...

12 days ago • 4 min read

Hi Reader, Have you ever thought about purchasing a property in Jamaica that could serve more than one purpose? Maybe you'd love to have your own place to stay when you visit the island. Perhaps you're thinking about retirement in Jamaica. Or maybe your goal is to purchase a property that could generate rental income while building long-term wealth. What if one property could offer several of those possibilities? Today, I want to introduce you to a property in Portmore, St. Catherine, and...

14 days ago • 3 min read

Hi Reader, Your Tenant Is Late With the Rent—What Should a Jamaican Landlord Do First? Weekly Property Owner Newsletter The rent was due. You checked your account. Nothing. You wait another day and check again. Still nothing. Now what? Late rent is one of the most stressful parts of being a landlord—especially when your mortgage, maintenance, insurance, and other property expenses don't stop just because the tenant hasn't paid. But your first response shouldn't be panic, anger, or an...

19 days ago • 4 min read

Hi Reader, 🌎 Introducing the Fall 2026 Edition of Castles & Estates Magazine Your Window to International Real Estate Opportunities In a recent email, I shared some exciting news about expanding my real estate business internationally while continuing to make Jamaica a major focus of what I do. Today, I'm excited to share another part of that journey with you: the Fall 2026 Edition of Castles & Estates Magazine, an international real estate publication showcasing beautiful properties and...

21 days ago • 6 min read

Hi Reader, Your Tenant Says Something Is Broken—Who Pays? A Jamaican Landlord's Guide to Maintenance Responsibilities Weekly Property Owner Newsletter Your tenant calls: “The kitchen faucet is leaking.” Who pays? Then next month: “The bedroom door is broken.” Again—who pays? One of the most common sources of tension between landlords and tenants is deciding who should be responsible when something needs to be repaired. Sometimes the answer seems obvious. Other times, it isn't. That's why...

26 days ago • 5 min read

Hi Reader, Renting Your Jamaican Property from Overseas? 8 Systems to Put in Place Before Your First Tenant Moves In Weekly Property Owner Newsletter You own a home in Jamaica, but you live in the United States, Canada, the UK, or somewhere else overseas. You'd like the property to generate rental income instead of sitting empty. There's just one problem: Who's going to handle everything when you're thousands of miles away? The answer shouldn't be, “I'll figure it out when something happens.”...

about 1 month ago • 4 min read

Hi Reader, We’re heading into one of the busiest travel periods of the year in Jamaica. ☀️ From November through January, the island welcomes visitors escaping colder weather, Jamaicans returning home for the holidays, families visiting relatives, and travelers spending Christmas and New Year’s in the Caribbean. And among those visitors are people looking for more than a hotel stay. Some are searching for a vacation or longer-term rental. Others have been thinking about purchasing a home in...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read