I always allow pets...with some restrictions. Statistically upwards of 70% of tenants have pets! If you do not allow pets you are severly restricting your pool of tenants. It is very true that pet friendly properties are becoming increasingly harder to find and you are usually able to get higher...

Hi There...Personally speaking I would completely avoid illegal suites.You risk far too much venturing into the illegal suite business. I client of mine spent over $20,000 renovating a property to add a suite only to have neighbours complain about too many cars and the investigators made him rip...

Fantastic article!!

Hi Adam, I do have several local contacts with real estate agents. If you would like to email me directly more info as to number of units etc. I can help. Thanks, Ken

Hi Adam, I own a property management company based in Halifax. I would be happy to help you out. If I can be of any assistance please let me know. Regards, Ken

As a property managers we too have similar clauses in our agreement. As an investor I would agree you should have approval of all rental rates and legal expenses. We have a clause that all expenses above $200 must be approved by the property owner. Regards,

Hello everyone, As the owner of a property management company In Halifax I will confirm that as previously stated the norm is 5-10%, also the fee for renting, called leasing fee is also standard and ranges from half of one months rent to a full months rent.You need to evaluate all the fees...