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What Does a Good Tenant Look Like, and How Do You Get One?
Bad tenants are an all too common problem faced by nearly every landlord in history, bringing with them a trail of late payments and property damages, and leaving you wishing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Top 5 Mistakes Made by Toronto Landlords
Being a Toronto landlord can be lucrative and rewarding, but there’s a great deal that you need to know in order to ensure that your experience is a positive one. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Being a Landlord 101: Tips for First-Timers
Deciding to become a landlord is no small task - it can bring in a great deal of revenue and experience to Ontario homeowners, but it can also be a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Toronto Property Inheritance: Co-Ownership of an Inherited or Co-Purchased Property
Co-ownership of a Toronto property between family or friends can often be a rewarding and potentially profitable arrangement. Joint ownership of inherited properties usually comes after the passing of a [...]
Toronto’s Summer 2018 Real Estate Resurgence
Toronto’s real estate market is on the rise this summer, with significant growth in sales being observed by the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) from May to June 2018, as [...]
What to Do If Your Tenant Has Died
The unexpected death of a tenant is a situation that no Ontario landlord wants to face, but the reality is that it could happen at any time. It’s important for [...]
Renting to Tenants with Mental Health Issues
One of the most complicated situations that may arise for any Ontario landlord is having to deal with a bad tenant with a diagnosed mental illness. While mental illness absolutely [...]
How Often Should I Perform Inspections?
Your real estate investments are an important part of your life, and it’s natural to want to keep on top of things through property inspections - knowing when and how [...]
What are Your Rights as a Landlord if Your Tenant Has Been Charged with Criminal Activity?
During your career as an Ontario landlord, there’s a fairly good chance that you’ll encounter a tenant who is charged with criminal activity or jailed while living in your unit. [...]
What to Do if Your Toronto Tenant Has Not Paid Their Utilities Bills?
With the long Canadian winter finally over, some Ontario landlords may find that their tenants have not paid their utility bills and may be facing shut off - especially now [...]
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