PinnedWhy 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
PinnedLessons 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
PinnedHoarding — 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
PinnedBC 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
PinnedProperty 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
4 days agoCondominium Rules –what’s the difference between a rule and a bylaw?Condominium rules –what’s the difference between a rule and a bylaw? The condo board sends you a letter that they have implemented a new “quiet hours” rule for the main floor gym, restricting any noise after 10:00 p.m. This wasn’t a rule when you bought your condo, and you like to work out late at night.Are condominiums allowed to add rules…Condo Laws3 min read
Jun 25Unregistered/Unauthorized Occupants; what are they, and how do you get them to leave?Unregistered/unauthorized occupants, what are they, and how do you get them to leave? Unfortunately, even with the best screening procedures and detailed leases, situations arise where tenants bring in unregistered/unauthorized occupants. …Unregsitered Occupants5 min read
Jun 19Memoir of my Dad on Fathers DayMy dad was the heart and soul of our household. Dad liked and loved us three kids. He was interested in our day, our perspective, and our happiness. He liked spending time with us. Dad had many talents; cooking was one of them. My childhood memories are intertwined with my…Fathers Day2 min read
Jun 19Who does the RTA Apply to & Who doesn’t the RTA Apply to?As a landlord, you may sometimes ask yourself — who does the RTA apply to, and who doesn’t the RTA apply to? The Residential Tenancies Act or the RTA contains all the information about rental laws for landlords and tenants in Alberta, and it covers: · Periodic and fixed tenancies …The Rta5 min read
Jun 12Can you have a Basement Bedroom with No Egress Window?Can you have a basement bedroom with no egress window? Your teenage child is getting to the stage of life where they want privacy. You rent a house with a basement room you believe would be a perfect fit for a “teen cave/bedroom. ” It has a small window —…4 min read
