As a landlord managing several investment properties, I’ve always advocated for, when needed, renovating your rental property with high-end finishings. What I mean by that is where there are laminate countertops, replace with granite. Linoleum in a bathroom, replace with tile, and where there are …
The 5 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make
Investment properties are simple to run when you’ve done your homework or have experience – it’s not rocket science and being a landlord is one of the best ways to generate passive income. However, rental properties can be disastrous for haphazard first-time landlords. In light …
Should Landlords Allow Dogs in Rental Properties?
I got a call on Sunday from my favourite tenant. She’s been living in one of my investment properties for nearly four years, and has been nothing but a pleasure to deal with. However, the only time she calls me, which is rare, is when …
The 5 Pitfalls of Owning an Investment Property
I’m a strong advocate for steadily buying/accumulating hard assets, be it precious metals, land and investment properties. I’ve been practicing what I preach for several years now; and along the way I’ve learned some very valuable lessons in hard asset investing. In this article I …