About this episode

This episode provides essential systems and strategies for small landlords to effectively manage their properties and avoid common pitfalls.

Most small landlord disasters don't come from bad properties — they come from good properties run like a hobby. This is the unsexy episode that saves five-doors-or-fewer landlords more money than any reno or refi. We break down the systems that actually matter: bookkeeping that tracks real cash flow, the insurance gaps that get claims quietly denied, and tenant screening that keeps you legal and paid. Then we go province by province on deposits, tribunals, dispute timelines, and 2026 rent-control numbers across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada, closing with when to stop self-managing and the five biggest mistakes we see on repeat. TORONTO MULTIPLEX EVENT Try it NordVPN risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Use our code "realestate" to get 4 extras months from a 2 years plan Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) | BMO Global Asset Management LISTEN AD FREE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel Foch, Nick Hill

Topics covered

• small landlords
• property management
• tenant screening
• bookkeeping
• insurance
• rent control

Keywords

• landlord
• property management
• cash flow
• tenant screening
• insurance gaps
• rent control
• dispute resolution

Sponsors

NordVPN, BMO Global Asset Management

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec, Atlantic Canada

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