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. Even then, it took five days to find his…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. I’ll keep adding provincial and some municipal resources throughout the upcoming…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. In 2018 alone, there was an 82% increase from the year…Property Technoloty9 min read
17 hours agoMember-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
Aug 6Member-onlyAdditional Storage Units — Should landlords sign a lease?Do you have additional storage units on or off-site from your rental unit — wondering if landlords should sign a lease? You’re tired of listening to tenants complain about the lack of storage space for tires, bikes, Christmas trees, lights, etc., in your rental unit. If you already have a…Storage Rental3 min read
Jul 30Member-onlyHow One Landlord Saved One Life by Building One CommunityMidnight, October 2020. Sharmane Watt was settling down for a good night’s sleep when she received a phone call from one of her apartment tenants. It was unusual for tenants to call that late and even more uncommon for her to be awake. Since she was awake, she took the…6 min read
Jul 23Member-onlyThe Top 4 Ways to Collect RentLandlords have plenty of rent collection options these days…but which are the top 4 ways to collect rent? Apps not only make paying rent simple but are attractive to millennials. Here are a couple: Wise Wise can be used for Canada to US payments or International and US to Canada payments, …Rent Collection4 min read
Jul 16Member-onlyTop 10 Mistakes for DIY Landlords in 2022Have you made any of the top 10 mistakes for DIY Landlords in 2022? We all make mistakes in every area of our lives; to err is human. The problem with landlording mistakes is that they cost you money and time. Here are 10 top mistakes DIY landlords make that…Top Landlord Mistakes4 min read
