When you first get into any new investment there are two things you can count on. First, that you are going to be looking for advice and ideas everywhere you go. Second, that every Tom, Dick, and Harry is going to be ready with their unsolicited, often uneducated, advice on just what you should do. … Read more
When you decide to purchase an income property for the first time, there is always going to be a bit of a learning curve. Especially if you decide you are going to manage the property yourself. Everywhere you look there are going to be friends and relatives with advice; magazine articles with tips and tricks; … Read more
(Capitol Residence) Penthouse – For Rent This two-level penthouse, located in the popular Capitol Downtown, is the epitome of style. Containing three bedrooms and an office, there is more than enough space to bring the whole family with you. With an 1800 square feet of open space, your whole family can gather on the expansive … Read more
It’s finally summertime. Time to relax with the family and enjoy those long sun-filled days with good friends and a little BBQ. However if you own an investment property, summer is also when you need to get some pretty important maintenance items checked off your to-do list. And of course, the more rain we’ve had … Read more
The trouble with thinking of your home as an investment is simply that you have to live somewhere. So if you decide to cash in on that investment you have to sell your home and either downsize considerably or move to a much less expensive market. Which could mean leaving the lower mainland altogether? However, … Read more
Stand Out from the Rest Rental property is a wonderful form of income but a vacant property can actually cost you if left too long. When it comes to attracting tenants, the best way to do so is by ensuring that your listing has all of the elements a renter wants. When there is a … Read more
Nobody buys an investment property thinking they would like to have to deal with problem tenants. In fact, it’s the excuse usually given by those people who’ve always wanted to buy an income property, but never end up making the purchase. They think about the potential for the relationship to go badly and they let … Read more
The old Mark Twain line goes, buy land because they’re not making it anymore. Of course some land purchases are always going to cost you more than others. Simply because there are always going to be lots of people who all want to live in the same small selection of postal codes. And Vancouver is … Read more
Each week we feature a new development property in the Greater Vancouver area. BLOCK 100 Located on the 100 block of East 1st Avenue, Block 100 is a modern and centrally located in Southeast False Creek. Built by the Onni Group, Block 100 is made up of condominiums and townhouses that feature a variety of … Read more
Each week we feature a new development property in the Greater Vancouver area. Epic at west Epic at West is a brand new development in the heart of False Creek Village in Vancouver, BC. Epic at West is the final tower in the multi-phased development called Residences at West and is the much anticipated finale … Read more
With the vacancy rate in Vancouver reaching the lowest it’s been since 2008 it’s tempting just to jump on the first rental property you find that seems half-way decent. That said, the only thing worse than not being able to find a rental that fits your needs is being stuck in a lease with a … Read more
Trying to figure out whether you need to hire a property manager can be difficult, especially in a highly dynamic and unusual real-estate market like Vancouver. There’s so many different factors to consider! That’s why we’ve compiled all of them into this handy decision chart infographic that will help you figure out whether it’s better … Read more