Good investors pay careful attention to many aspects of a property and the neighbourhood, but did you know that transportation has a profound effect on real estate? In multiple cities, multiple countries, and multiple continents, researchers have been measuring the...
Rent-to-Own or Lease-to-Own is a 2 part strategy for the tenant and the landlord. Typically these tenants are highly motivated to settle down, or they simply prefer home ownership to renting. Something is preventing them from qualifying for a conventional mortgage....
Last week we talked about property management, primarily focusing on having a good maintenance plan. We talked about regularly scheduled maintenance, and teaching the tenants about their responsibilities. This week’s post is all about the tenants. People often ask,...
As we put our plans into action to grow our real estate portfolio, we are thinking long term. Yes, we are actively pursuing great deals: good properties, in good areas, with strong economic fundamentals. And yes, we love the math that ensures positive cashflow on...
What is a legal secondary suite in Calgary? A separate living area with a main residence. Examples are basement suites, above garage suites, “in-law” suites. What is essential in a legal secondary suite? The City of Calgary has excellent guidelines on its website,...
Did you see or hear the news this week? Zoocasa published their research into Alberta’s housing affordability. How did they do it? They collected housing sales’ prices from various Alberta Real Estate Boards. Then they compared these numbers to average incomes in...
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