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Ways to declutter
CLUTTER! Yuck! Let’s face it, we’re all guilty of compiling, well, a lot of junk! Every. So often we all need to take a close look at the things we have and well, if I can be blunt, just deal with it. A lot of people think they have to deal with it all in…
Read MoreStrategies for dealing with angry tenants
Being a landlord can be challenging and angry tenants can make it extremely harder. It’s your role as the landlord to keep the peace between you and your tenants, and be solutions oriented in working through challenging times. You may unexpectedly find yourself in a situation where one of your tenants is raging at you.…
Read MoreHow to spend vacation with your kids during a pandemic
As Ontario moves to Stage 1 of its re-opening plan it’s hard to believe we’ve been on lockdown, partial lockdown which seems like an eternity. As the weather gets warmer it becomes more challenging for things to do while respecting social distancing. Whatever your beliefs are on the pandemic, this post is not political, it’s…
Read MoreWhere we advertise your rental property
It’s no secret that filling vacancies is the number one stressor for real estate investors as part of the turnover process. It’s also one of the biggest expenses for them. Whether you do it yourself, or hire a management company to do it, you end up paying somehow. Landlords and property managers, therefore, are motivated…
Read MoreHow to attract millennials to your rental and keep them
Whether you believe it or not, the biggest demographic of tenants in 2021, are millennials. We meet with countless investors all the time to manage or place tenants for them and the top question we usually get from them is, “who will you typically rent to.” The number one answer is usually millennials! The Millennial…
Read MoreEnsuring Effective Landlord/Tenant Communication
Ensuring effective communication with your tenants is one of the most important things that you can do as a landlord. Being on good terms with your tenants, and you have a relationship built on trust and communication, things will be much easier for you. Treating your tenants with respect, you can avoid acrimonious and difficult…
Read MoreTips for Finding Great Tenants
One of the most challenging things self-managing landlords face is selecting the right tenants. Choosing the right tenant for your rental property will either make you or break you as a landlord, so you need to ensure you take your time in this process. If not done properly, you can kiss that cash flow goodbye.…
Read MoreHow to Attract Long Term Tenants
Long-term tenants are a great way to ensure your investment is operating at peak efficiency. Turnovers cost money and can be a stressful time for investors. If a tenant has left after staying for 6 months, then you need to advertise your rental again. Once you attract prospective tenants, you’ll also need to spend time…
Read MoreUnderstanding Emergency vs. Non Emergency Maintenance
Tenants often believe that every maintenance request is an emergency or the most important maintenance request in your building, but that is rarely the case. It’s important that you explain the differences between emergency maintenance requests and standard unit maintenance along with the priority level differences between the two. This can help your tenants understand…
Read MoreNational Pet Day & Screening for Pets
Over the weekend, we celebrated National Pet Day. If you’re a pet owner, you know there’s not a day that goes by that you don’t celebrate your animal companion! So, hug your dog or cat as you do every day because we know that this animal makes you happy — and that’s not all. Over…
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