30 Mar What Landlords Need to Know During COVID-19 pandemic The global market has frozen. Trade has halted as countries close their borders and are taking drastic measures to manage and combat the disease amongst their population. The economic effect has been immense with global supply chains ceased, businesses shuttered as customers are homebound, and repercussive squeezes in the labour market as…
28 Mar The guide on renting out your property during the COVID 19 crisis Our world has literally changed overnight. Amid the COVID 19 health crisis, all of us need to do our part and practice social distancing in order to keep safe and contain the virus. If you are a landlord looking to rent out your property, you might be asking…
15 Mar Real estate investing is one of the most profitable asset classes you can invest in. One of the best ways to profit from it is by renting it out. But not all investors are making a good income from it. In this article, we’ll show you how to increase your rental property profits. How Much Profit Should You Make For…
13 Mar Thanks to the rise in visitations, housing has become a major business in this part of British Columbia. Short term rentals like Airbnb have been on the rise. That’s why the government created some short term rental rules in Whistler to regulate the industry. These rules are designed to protect everyone involved in the business. Whistler seems to have become…
12 Mar If you’re thinking about selling your real estate property – whether it be residential or rental, you need to up your property’s curb appeal. This article will give you quick and inexpensive curb appeal ideas that will help you sell your home faster. It will also increase the value of not just your house, but also your neighborhood. What Is…
07 Mar It is no secret that Real Estate is one of the best investment vehicles where you can put your money to achieve your financial goals. That is why a lot of people are attracted to this lucrative investment. But what is the best type of investment property out there? There are 5 types of investment property that many investors consider…
06 Mar In 2018, a new law about short-term rental taxes in British Columbia came into effect. It has affected short-term rental businesses such as Airbnb. This article will answer the top questions you might have when it comes to taxes about short-term rentals – especially in British Columbia. What is MRDT Tax BC? The MRDT or Municipal & Regional District Tax…
05 Mar One of the most famous real estate investment strategies out there is the “Buy and Hold” strategy. That means buying a real estate property then holding on to it until the property increases in value. Once it does, you sell it and profit on the value increase. But did you know that your income from that strategy is taxable? In…
01 Mar A lot of aspiring investors are wondering, “Is rental property a good investment?” Like any investment vehicle, investing in real estate has risks. Especially if you don’t know what to look for in a property. Rental properties remain to be one of the best asset classes you can invest in. It’s an investment vehicle that can potentially bring you solid…
29 Feb Many people across the world are intrigued by the idea of starting their own Airbnb business. After all, when it comes to side-hustles, renting out a part of your house to passing vacationers is probably among the easiest and simplest business there is. And with an international network, the potential for some serious income is amazing. But with a big…
28 Feb When homeowners and real estate investors like you invest a property, you expect to have income and positive cash flow from it. But what if you suddenly had plans of selling the rental property? This blog post will list down everything you need to know on how to sell your rented property in Vancouver, Whistler, and other regions of British…
27 Feb If you own a vacation rental property in Whistler, you have no doubt noticed that the costs of ownership have been steadily rising throughout the last number of years. As an owner, these additional expenses eat into your revenues and can hinder your ability to maintain your investment over the long term. So how do you keep these rising costs…
21 Feb Airbnb is one of the hottest ways to make some extra money, especially when you have some space you can spare. A lot of homeowners jump into this bandwagon. But not everyone who does is ready. That’s why there are a lot of common mistakes airbnb hosts make. If you’re planning on using Airbnb to make some side income, you…
13 Feb The goal of every rental property owner is to increase their rental property income. As you know, rental fees and real estate value may depend on the housing market trend of an area. But, there are things you can do to maximize the income of your property. These tips won’t cost you too much but they will allow you to…
31 Jan When Whistler was first developed into a destination ski resort in the late 1960s, it was only the very beginning of what was to come. Most visitors back then arrived to explore new skiing opportunities and were content to make do with whatever amenities were available for them when they got there. In the years since those early days, there…
15 Jan Airbnb continues to be a great platform to turn available space into a profitable business. For people with extra rooms in popular cities or vacation homeowners looking to monetize their property when it’s not in use, there is something for every kind of traveller. In the early days of Airbnb, the target market tended to be a little more frugal,…
09 Dec The regulations surrounding what rules a landlord can enforce regarding pets in their rental unit fall under provincial jurisdiction. As such, there are a variety of laws nationwide that govern precisely what recourse an owner has when it comes to enforcing a pet policy. In British Columbia, Section 18 of the Residential Tenancy Act, allows landlords to restrict pets completely,…
02 Dec Both Whistler and Banff are world-class skiing destinations. People come from every part of the globe to both of these western Canadian ski-towns to find hills and powder that doesn’t exist anywhere else. So, how do you decide which one is better for you? Before we delve into the comparisons between these two snow-sport hotspots, we must establish that we…
28 Nov Very often, people purchase vacation rental properties because they want to have a vacation home for their family to enjoy. And, by turning the property into a rental investment, they can cover the costs of maintaining the house throughout the year. In many cases, if the property is in regular use, it means the owner can enjoy the property at…
11 Nov Everyone knows that you can use Airbnb to rent out your vacation property. That you can earn money from your primary residence while you’re out of town. Or even that you could make a side income by letting out an extra room in your home to budget-conscious travellers. The system has become so ubiquitous that many people talk about booking…
