Winter is around the corner and nobody likes getting those painfully expensive home heating bills. They are worse than the cold weather! Here are a couple tips to keep your heating bill low and your spirits high this winter season. Add weather stripping to your doors and windows -> keep those nasty drafts from...
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Cottage season is a time of great opportunity for cottage owners and investors. People are happy to pay premium prices for a chance to relax with family and friends for a week in the nice weather. If you’re looking to rent out your cottage, follow these tips to make sure you’re attracting tenants the...
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Too often, landlords show potential tenants their rental, and wonder why they couldn’t close the deal. Often, there is a simple and aesthetic solution. Consider these 3 factors before showing your home in order to boost your chances of securing a great tenant. Curb Appeal First impressions are important, and the exterior of your property...
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If you’re a new landlord – welcome to the world of business ownership! Unfortunately, there is more to do in your job description than just collect money. Make sure to follow these 3 steps before renting out your property to tenants. Learn Provincial Laws As a landlord, you must be aware and well-versed in...
READ MOREDue to high tenant turnover rates, many landlords are often left desperate needing to fill their vacant properties immediately, leaving them scrambling to find tenants as soon as possible. The problem with renting out your property to just anyone, is that you are taking on a huge financial risk not to mention a lot...
READ MORESpring is officially here, so it is time to open the windows and clean out all those dusty nooks and crannies that we avoided during the winter months. For landlords, maintaining both the interior and exterior of a property is important. If you are a landlord, then use this checklist to stay on top...
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As a property management company we work with a lot of homeowners to help reduce the amount of stress and time it takes for them to manage a property on their own. This is why at Performance Property Management, we handle every task for only 5% of your tenant’s monthly rent. Here is what...
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Being a Landlord is a lot of work, so having to organize your own bookkeeping on top of overseeing your properties and maintenance is probably the last thing you want to do. Here are 3 reasons Landlords and real estate investors should consider outsourcing their bookkeeping to us at Performance Property Management. ...
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It is always important to remember that there are two sides of the spectrum when it comes to hydro billing – peak hours and off peak hours. Making a couple changes to your day-to-day routine, can shave up to $1,500 a year from your billing. The standard rule that applies to supply and demand...
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