Investing in yourself
You’ve probably heard this catch phrase used many times over the last year – “You need to invest in yourself.” However, what does that actually mean? What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the word “investing”? Probably investing in stocks, real estate, or savings. But what about yourself? Whether that’s expanding your…
Read More5 things to consider before buying your first rental property
If you read this blog on a regular basis than I really don’t need to tell you that real estate investing can be one of the most rewarding investment strategies out there. With low mortgage rates, now may be the time to make the leap into property investment. But, don’t expect to become an expert overnight.…
Read MoreCommon Issues in Property Management
No day is like any other in property management – it’s true. Each day presents a set of daily variety and unique challenges for any management company to face. However, despite that there are a set of common issues that Property Managers face each and every day. 1. Handling Tenants and their Complaints Complains from…
Read MoreMoving tips for 2022
If you are anything like me, you probably HATE moving. However, it’s one of those things we all have to go through at some point in our lives. The best thing you can do is to create some sort of moving checklist that can make sure everything’s in order before, during, and after the move;…
Read MoreHousing Prices & Current Trends
It’s no secret that as we start off 2022 the housing market continues to roar with prices climbing higher and higher every month, however if you’re like regular Canadians you’re probably asking yourself, when will this ever end? Recently, I’ve been working with a few first time home buyers inn trying to help them find…
Read MoreWhat to do when you go on Vacation
Landlords on vacation? Yes, it is possible to take a break from the tenant phone calls, the maintenance issues, the numbers, and truly relax – here’s how! If you own or manage rental property it is important to follow a few simple steps to make sure your property and renters are taken care of before you go…
Read MoreChristmas Gift Ideas…
Just one of the many services we offer here at Welcome Home. Unfortunately we don’t wrap gifts though. 🙂
Read MoreOff Season Leasing Tips to Beat the Winter Blues
It’s no secret that after Thanksgiving the rental market tends to slow down. There’s always a big rush for people to move before September to get their kids in the right schools for the upcoming school year and for people to move prior to the end of summer. Sometimes there is spill over into the…
Read MoreQuestions your next tenant will ask you…
Believe it or not, once upon a time, I was just like you. New to the game of rental properties and not knowing what to do, what to expect at a showing, and worried about the questions I might get asked at the property. What if they ask me this? What if they ask me…
Read MoreSemi-Annual Maintenance for Busy Landlords
You’ve probably heard me say this many times before, however Maintenance will make you or break you as a self-managing landlords. In fact, the #1 reason why tenants move is due to maintenance, or lack thereof. With the changing of the seasons, comes ensuring your rental inspection checklist gets your rental ready for winter or…
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