Jan 12, 2021 | Property Management
Whether you are a real estate mogul or just getting started with your first rental unit, if you’re receiving money for rent, your silent investor needs his cut paid. Never heard of this silent investor? We are talking about Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and they always...
Jan 5, 2021 | Property Management
Oh, baby, it’s cold outside… and inside, too, if you’re standing close to a drafty window, door, or mysterious source of outside air. Persistent drafts are funny things. They can be massive pains when the wind blows just right, and almost unnoticeable when it’s still,...
Dec 24, 2020 | Property Management
On behalf of our entire team, we want to wish you a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season and share with you how we are planning to serve you better in 2021. 2020 has been an incredibly trying year, one filled with unprecedented challenges that none of us ever...
Dec 14, 2020 | Property Management
There is an army of self-proclaimed real estate experts selling courses online on how to achieve financial freedom and get rich quick through real estate investing. The best way to learn anything new is to dive in and make mistakes and then to learn from them. The...
Dec 9, 2020 | Property Management
What’s not to love about earning money in your sleep? That’s the idea behind passive income, which is income you regularly earn without any additional work to maintain it. You put in a certain amount of time or money up front, then let the money roll in while you sit...
Nov 30, 2020 | Property Management
Does the lease have to be in writing? In Alberta, you do not need a written resdiential lease. However, a written lease is a good idea because then both the landlord and the tenant are clear on their responsibilities. If there is a dispute at a later date, having a...
Nov 23, 2020 | Property Management
Buying a rental property can be incredibly exciting and terrifying at the same time, especially if it’s your first rental. For a lot of buyers today, the idea of getting a killer deal is the ultimate goal, one that you may have heard is possible with a bank-foreclosed...
Nov 16, 2020 | Property Management
Chances are, you have at least heard of building permits even if you haven’t applied for one yourself. Going by their name alone, you can probably guess the general gist of what these permits are used for. You might be surprised to find out that a lot of homeowners...