There is definitely opportunity in Calgary right now. I recommend my clients stick to the REIN principles - buy based on cash flow with today's rent (build in a buffer) - buy close to transit - buy in walk able neighbourhoods - target the millennial generation (2+ bedrooms, updated and nice)...

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If anyone in Calgary wants help on legalizing their suites or just meeting fire code let me know [email protected]

Thanks, its been a long slow battle here in Calgary, I think we have only been successful on a few. Canada Post is a big bureaucratic machine with a tonne of red tape.

I would check your building code. With baseboard heat via electric or a boiler or even in floor heating, you still need to circulate the air. An HRV system is generally installed and does not take away from head room as you can put them between the joists. Most building codes don't allow you to...

www.upwork.com - You can have people from all around the world apply for the job. Many will do it a lot better and cheaper than someone in Canada.

I think it is too expensive if you as the landlord is paying that utilities. If you are passing the utilities off to the tenants than they also might think the same. My experience with Student rentals is they want utiltiies included, so having forces air or a boiler powered by gas would be...

Details were finally released today on the CalgaryNext project which will include a new home for the Flames and Stampeder's along with a multi sport feildhouse Stadium. The project is proposed to be located in the West Village on City of Calgary land. The current land has serious remediation...

So the always changing Calgary Secondary Suite item has taken a change for the positive but you have to act fast because future changes coming will make things a lot harder. Last week after a marathon public hearing for the Paskapoo Slopes Council members finally made it to an agenda item that...

Calgary has different lot size and square foot requirements for a garden suite vs a basement suite. I would make sure its permitted use and does not require any relaxations if you are going to buy with absolute intent of building a garage suite. Keep an eye out for utility locations on the...

It's a big political game that lacks logic. The administration is still working on new measures to propose. Hopefully they will soon propose to eliminate the square footage and lot size/width requirements which are a huge burden for those trying to legalize right now. July 20th Council will...

Where is you property located? There are some changes proposed that might help you skip that process. If you are located in Wards 7,8,9,11 then you should pay attention to the city council meeting on June 29th. If the bylaw passes you will be able to apply for a development permit and drop your...

Dani and I lived in two of our rentals with basement suites prior to buying a house without a suite. We had the best tenant in one of our places who was hearing impaired. He was the best tenant for the "lifestyle" part of having a tenant. If looking at renting to a hearing impaired tenant I...