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...
READ MOREHow to Turn Your Garage into a Rental Property
Who says garages are just meant for cars and lawnmowers? Why not transform your garage space into a rental unit? Before you start knocking down walls, check out these 3 tips to ensure you are going about the process the right way. Find Out The Rules and Regulations Contact the town or city that...
READ MORE3 Tips to Ensure You Get Paid On Time
More landlords and investors are outsourcing their day to day workload to companies like Performance Property Management. PMCs are simply more equipped to handle the admin, the complaints, and those pesky late payments. For landlords still considering handing off the management of their property to a PMC, here are 3 tips to ensure you...
READ MORE3 Overlooked Features to Look For in a Rental Property
When looking to purchase an investment property it is crucial to pay attention to the details of the home you are purchasing. For example, is the foundation in good shape? Is the plumbing and electrical going to pass inspection? Even if you think you know the real estate market inside and out, it is...
READ MOREPerformance Property Management: Rental of the Week
So what does it take to land the “Rental of the Week” according to Toronto Life? Just ask us at Performance Property Management! It begins with a stunning 847 square foot condo, boasting 9-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 parking spot, 1 locker and a spacious balcony in the Queen West area. Did...
READ MOREChanges Coming to Ontario Real Estate Market
Performance Property Management would like to take this opportunity to update our property owners on some updates with the Ontario Housing Market that were released yesterday. This morning Kathleen Wynne, the Premier of Ontario, made an announcement to “cool the hot Toronto housing market”. As she mentioned, there will be a number of significant...
READ MORE3 Ways to Avoid a Risky Rental Situation
Due 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 MOREAdvanced Tenant Screening: 3 Ways to Make Sure You Get Better Tenants
It is always worth it to be rigorous when it comes to screening potential tenants because quality tenants become long-term tenants, and long-term means more profit for the owner. Here are 3 simple, yet highly overlooked tactics for screening candidates better. Check Social Media This seems obvious in today’s world but most owners only...
READ MOREGet More Families in Your Rental Properties: 3 Tips for Investors
Families make amazing renters because they value stability making them less likely to uproot and move as frequently as younger tenants do. In order to attract this highly sought-after demographic of renter, focus your marketing efforts in the following 3 ways, or simply let us at Performance Property Management handle it for you! ...
READ MORE4 Spring Cleaning Tips for Landlords
Spring 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...
READ MORE