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Owning a multi-unit residential building means more than collecting rent and dealing with tenant inquiries. Whether your property sits in Halifax, Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver, long-term success depends heavily on how well the building is maintained. Routine upkeep protects asset value, ensures regulatory compliance, and stabilizes operating income. When maintenance is neglected, or performed poorly, the financial impact can escalate quickly, eroding cash flow and diminish

When multiple new developments are planned or under construction within a few blocks of a property you are considering, it creates a very specific investment dynamic. It’s a situation that can dramatically elevate the long-term value of your asset, but it can just as easily create short-term pressure on rents, vacancy and operations. Understanding both sides of this equation is essential before committing capital. Pros of New Developments Nearby One of the strongest advantage

In multifamily investing, strong returns are made not by what you buy, but by what you avoid. After evaluating numerous apartment buildings across Canada, I’ve learned that properties that look attractive on paper often conceal costly structural and operational issues. To be successful, you need to have a disciplined approach to acquisitions by looking beyond surface-level metrics like cap rate and rent roll. Your focus should be on uncovering the underlying risks that can er