Remember that a fixed term doesn't need to be a year. It can be any length of time you decide and the new tenant agrees on.

We use Mike Derbowka at Cuelenaere and Company (one of the best in the city and focuses strictly on real estate). Also been very happy with Dave Andrew at Canadian Residential Inspection Services. We have used both for 5 rental properties (all suited) and our primary residence as well.

And don't forget fixed term leases don't need to be a year. Maybe it's a 3 month lease that comes due before university students start looking again. Keeps you in control a lot more than month to month lease.

We did it the day it was required with the two month intention. They had a good session on this topic at the REIN SOS weekend last month. Call the tenants or visit them don't text and don't beat around the bush - everyone knows the rental market/prices have changed. Get comps for what your...

In Saskatchewan you need to give a two month notice of intention for fixed term leases (two months prior to lease expiry), then the tenant has one month to accept your intention. We have two places that the year lease is up end of May. One of the suites let us know they'd be renewing for the 3rd...

We just took possession of a 3bdr/1bath main with 2bdr/1bath suite. Fully reno'd. Plenty of inquiries and had suite rented out prior to possession and main floor shortly after. Up is $1375 plus utilities and basement is $1125 we pay the gas. Last July we'd have had the upstairs at $1500 plus and...

Any luck with Saskatoon Property Managers? We will be looking for a manager for 5 suited properties in the fall and want to get things in place before we move.

Unfortunately I cannot make it to this event, but I am wondering if the different streams will be recorded and available on the Member Backoffice?? Hope so!!

Hi Nicola, Right now we are self managing. We currently have one property coming up for rent July 1st and had an "open house" with showings yesterday. Only 2 of the 5 groups showed up, so the list is smaller now, but still have some time to find the best match for us/ the property. I...

We have got good response through kijiji. There is definitely a lot of renters that turn to kijiji...and it's free to post and search. Kijiji is also a good spot to get rent comparisons. Rentspot is another free search site, but will cost about $7/month to post. If you have a property...

You will also want to have documented the value of the condo at the time it became a rental. You do not pay capital gains on any appreciation during occupancy as a primary owner, but will now pay capital gains on appreciation as an investment property (at time of disposal of course).

We keep it pretty simple with an app call EZ receipt. Can email it or print it right from the app and the app stores all your previous receipts for you. (although we print ours out and save them in the applicable hard folder). Free app by the way. Brady

Just type in 'cover letter' in the "Search Here" box. I was searching them yesterday and there are quite a few threads as well as examples.