PinnedMember-onlyWhy Invest in Student Rentals?Why invest in student rentals? For real estate investors looking into a viable real estate investment, student rentals are a popular choice. To put things in perspective, let’s look at some statistics: · Canadian universities draw in 1.4 million students from 82 university institutions across Canada. · 5 million students…Student Rentals4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyLessons Learned from 18 Years as a Landlord- here’s what you need to knowLessons learned from my 18 years as a landlord can be summarized into 10 areas. New and existing landlords require a large body of knowledge to run a residential rental business and this blog outlines the ten cornerstones needed to build a residential rental business foundation. Laying the foundation Before you start shopping…Landlord4 min read
PinnedMember-onlyHoarding — Tips for Handling a Hoarding TenantHow do you handle a hoarding tenant? When Skip Byrnum of Texas, USA, a regular fixture at meetings and church, went missing, friends called the police. Rescue workers had to cut holes in the roof to get into his cluttered property. …Landlords3 min read
PinnedMember-onlyBC Landlord ResourcesBC Landlord Resources is a regional overview of organizations that support landlord knowledge and education in British Columbia. This listicle is a continuation of the promised provincial resources for landlords that I started last week with Alberta Landlord Resources. …Landlords5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyProperty TechnologyTechnology has permeated every aspect of our lives, and property technology or PropTech has found a solid foothold in the property management sector. According to Deloitte, PropTech start-ups have already raised over $43 billion in funding worldwide since 2012. …Property Technoloty9 min read
3 days agoMember-onlyBugs and Rodents: the 11 Most Likely Rental SuspectsBugs and rodents; who are the 11 most likely rental suspects? There are over 2.13 million apartment-based households across Canada. This unfortunately makes the reality of bugs and rodents in multi-family units almost inevitable. Adding insult to injury, once they find your building provides them with rent-free food, water, and…5 min read
Sep 12Member-onlyEasy energy saving tips for rental propertiesLandlords are always on the lookout for easy energy-saving tips for rental properties. Here are tips to improve a building’s overall energy efficiency while saving you and your tenant’s money. Professional Energy Audits A professional home energy audit establishes your property’s energy consumption in relation to your utility bills and evaluates steps to…Energy Efficiency5 min read
Aug 30Member-onlyFreeman on the Land — should Canadian landlords be concerned?Freeman on the land — should Canadian landlords be concerned? In light of recent cases in the news, is this issue a growing concern landlords need to address, and if so, how? · June 8, 2022, “The United People of Canada- a group affiliated with the Freedom Convoy, failed to…Freemen4 min read
Aug 22Member-onlyBest Canadian mortgage rates in 2022 — how to chooseWhat are the best mortgage rates in 2022? How to choose which is right for you? Decisions Canadian property investors make on their mortgages depend on the rate forecast. …Mortgage Rates4 min read
Aug 15Member-onlyWhy Building Community is Good Business for LandlordsDuring COVID, the world felt the effects of social isolation acutely. Fear of loneliness, isolation, and fear of missing out (FOMO) interlink with low-self esteem and low self-compassion. Community is connected to our health and happiness and is critical to our overall wellbeing and mental health. Community contributes to mental health and happiness Communities provide a sense…Community4 min read
