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 thi...

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 ne...

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 developmen...

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 u...

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...

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 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 se...

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 co...

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...

Evaluating prospective tenants Finding the best tenant can be offset by the need to have the premises rented within a certain amount of time. While the time to show the unit, review applications and complete background checks may be limited, a hasty de...