Will Active Agents close as a result of COVID-19? In short, no. Managing rental properties is considered an essential service, as we are facilitating shelter for our tenants and on behalf of our landlords. Therefore, we are confident that our business will be allowed...
The Real Estate Investor A real estate investor makes money through real estate. An active investor that is good at analysing real estate market values and trends can become very wealthy. Investors use several different methods to turn a profit in the real estate...
Get your Finances in Order It doesn't make sense to go looking for a rental property to purchase without appropriate finance arrangements in place. Before you begin the search, get your finances in order by obtaining a copy of your credit report and cleaning up any...
Now that we’re in a new year, this is the ideal time to be speaking with you investment team about planning for maximizing your investment property this year. Start by speaking with your property manager about what capital improvements or maintenance items your...
Owning an investment property is a substantial commitment but one that can provide many benefits, if approached carefully and thoughtfully. In this article we address some of the major concerns landlords face and how we can make you rest easy at night knowing your...
Landlord insurance covers most common risks property investors face, but it doesn’t cover everything. This is why… Landlord insurance is a wise investment for owners who lease their property. It generally provides protection for the main risks landlords face...
Here are 5 considerations you should make prior to purchasing your first investment property: 1). The thought of owning an investment property or two appeals to many investors because it seems like an easy way to generate a steady supplementary passive income....
The cold weather is here for the season. This list is to help you prepare your home or investment property to maintain it during the colder months. Roofing: Check roof and around vents, skylights and chimneys for leaks. Attics: If there is no ridge vent, keep gable...
You can make all the right choices when buying an investment property, but when it comes to luring high quality tenants, if your property doesn’t have what they want, then you’re going to struggle maximising your investment return. With some insight and a little extra...
When you’re buying an investment property, you’ll soon realise that you need to look for different features than if you were buying a property for yourself. Here are some thing to consider when you’re looking for that investment property: Who are you attracting?...