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How You Should Be Communicating with Your Tenants

The key to a successful relationship in almost any situation is communication – having an open, honest, and transparent dialogue helps to establish a solid foundation of trust and to overcome any challenges. In order to create and maintain a healthy landlord-tenant relationship, both parties must be willing to communicate in a productive and respectful …

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5 Great Ways to Improve Tenant Retention for Toronto Landlords

Having solid tenant retention strategies is extremely important for all landlords – retaining long term tenants eliminates the need to search for ideal new tenants, and lets you hang onto good tenants for as long as possible. High turnover is time consuming and costly, affecting your ROI as a landlord and real estate investor. It’s …

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CMHC Two-Year Outlook: Expect More of the Same for the Toronto Real Estate Market

A recently issued report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) revealed that Toronto real estate investors should expect of the same from the market in the next two years. The CMHC’s two-year Housing Market Outlook revealed that the real estate market will shift subtly in regards to both home ownership and rental housing. …

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Cannabis Legalization and What it Means for Toronto Condo Owners

On October 17, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to fully legalize recreational use of cannabis. Though this groundbreaking decision presents exciting new opportunities for Canadians, a number of questions regarding the use of cannabis still remain for some – specifically for condo owners. A number of Toronto-based condo boards have made …

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Property Management In Winter In Toronto

Preparing Your Property for the Winter

Fall is finally here, bringing with it cooler and more unpredictable weather, sweaters, pumpkin spice, and signs that old man winter is on his way. Autumn provides property owners with the perfect opportunity to get things done before snow hits the ground, offering up more than enough beautiful days to complete your winter checklist. Before …

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Landlords Legally Allowed To Ask About Applicants

What Are Landlords Legally Allowed to Ask About Applicants?

It’s important for Toronto real estate investors to understand their limits as a landlord, especially if they are new to being a landlord. Landlords have to be careful that they respect the privacy rights of their tenants, especially throughout the tenant application process. Landlords need to follow the regulations set by organizations like the Landlord …

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Fixer Upper In Toronto Real Estate Investment

Is Buying a Fixer Upper Worth the Effort for Toronto Real Estate Investors?

For those who are looking to invest in the promising Toronto real estate market, buying a fixer upper in Toronto might be a promising prospect, as they often come with a reduced price tag, less competition, and the potential for a profitable resale that can allow first time investors to break into the market. With …

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Toronto Property Management

Toronto Condos, Airbnb, and the Importance of a Respectful Property Manager

Buying a Toronto condo can be a terrific investment for anybody looking to start investing in the rental market – they’re usually situated in the most highly sought after parts of the city, feature many of the desired amenities, and generally require less maintenance than other properties do. Unfortunately, some Toronto condo owners have found …

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