With an estimated population of 63,166 people, the city of Grande Prairie is the 7th most populated city in Alberta. The city is located 460 kilometers Northwest of Edmonton. Established in 1951, Grande Prairie was Alberta’s first County. If driving, you can take Highway 43. You can explore the land, the fully paved and is […]
Should I Allow Tenants to Paint my Rental Property?
No two tenants are alike. While some may be very particular, others may not really care about property aesthetics at all. If you spend a while renting out your property, you’re sure to eventually wind up with tenants who want to have their say in the appearance of their unit. Every tenant deserves a rental […]
How to Attract Long-Term Tenants
As a landlord, consistent cash flow is key to running a successful rental investment. One that’s successful is only possible if you can rent to long-term tenants. However, attracting long-term tenants is perhaps the most difficult part of that equation. That said, it isn’t exactly rocket science. In this blog post, we share 8 tips […]
How to Convert Your Home Into a Rental Property
Are you considering converting your home into a rental? Rental property ownership comes with many financial perks. You may positively impact your financial stability and personal wealth for years to come. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to necessarily buy a rental property. When you already have a home, you can convert […]
Essential Tips for First-Time Landlords
Are you planning to acquire your first rental property? Investing in rental properties can become a lucrative venture. However, as with any other investment, purchasing a rental property comes with a set of risks and challenges. You need to be aware of these potential obstacles and threats to have any chance of deterring them. Every […]
Evicting a Tenant in Alberta
When a tenant in Alberta signs a lease or rental agreement, they become bound by its terms for an allotted period. Among other key aspects of the lease agreement, the tenant pledges to: Pay rent when it’s due. Not cause excessive property damage. Take care of the premises by ensuring it’s clean and sanitary. Do […]
How to Handle Maintenance During COVID-19
Are you curious on how to respond to maintenance requests during the COVID-19 crisis? Rental property owners and managers have also been affected by the current pandemic. As a landlord, you may be wondering how to handle maintenance tasks and requests in the current times. What used to be regular duties could now raise justified […]
Breaking a Lease in Alberta
Each province has a different law when it comes to lease-breaking. This article tackles breaking a lease early in Alberta, Canada, and more specifically, in Grande Prairie. While both landlords and tenants want to avoid exiting a signed lease early, certain situations occur that make this impossible. RCPM has gathered some important information for both […]
Tips to Prevent Tenant Damages to Your Rental Property
As a property owner, it makes sense that you always want your property to be in perfect condition, but that’s realistically impossible. When someone lives in a space, it’s inevitable that a reasonable wear and tear will occur. That said, at Real Canadian Property Management Solutions, we believe that there are smart methods that you […]
Tips to Successfully Rent to Tenants with Pets
“Pets or no pets?” This is a question that many landlords in Alberta who are just starting out ask themselves. In Canada, a very large number of tenants own at least one pet. Additionally, the number keeps on rising year after year. In this article, Real Canadian Property Management will provide you with tips to […]