Landlord by Design Blog
I started this blog as a form of therapy, a way to share ideas about ways to invest in real estate and manage your real estate investments.
I have found most of what is written online about real estate investing and property management is written with a slant to sell a service, course or investment. I wanted to be contrarian to that.
It is an interactive space with all my readers and followers. Some days I will just write a story based on one of my, or a reader’s experience. I welcome and appreciate all the stories from folks like you. Sharing ideas, solutions and advice has helped thousands of readers over the years.
If you are expecting perfectly edited corporate style blog posts with an agenda to sell you something, please leave this page (other than a link to buy one of our books).
If you want interesting helpful stories that tell the truth about the often chaotic world of real estate investing and property management, then enjoy the read.
My Take On The Rent Control Announcement
Rent control has arrived in Nova Scotia Canada...well at least until February 21, 2022 or the COVID 19 state of emergency is lifted. Nova Scotia housing minister Chuck Porter made the announcement Wednesday November 25, 2020. The CBC reported on the story with the...
COVID Restrictions In HRM As Of Thursday November 26, 2020
We have been lucky throughout the pandemic here in my region of Atlantic Canada. Unfortunately in the past few weeks cases have started to spike. This has lead the government lead on the advice of Dr. Strang to impose some new restrictions. One in particular relates...
IPOANS – Residential Property Management Course
At Landlord by design we strongly recommend this course for all landlords and property managers. It is not just for professional property managers. The course is also perfect for small landlords and property managers. Residential Property Management CourseCourse...
Have Your Say Centre Plan Package B
HRM Centre Plan - Have Your Say!Centre Plan Package BOpportunity to provide input into Land Use Bylaws http://centreplan.ca/ The Centre Plan is a planning process for peninsular Halifax and Dartmouth within the boundaries of the Circumferential Highway that will help...
Why Do Landlords Have To Pay For Tenant Damage?
Why do landlords have to pay for tenant damage? Have you ever wondered why this is the case in many areas around the world? I know I spent a lot of time reading landlord horror stories before I got into real estate investing. I mean as all small landlords know the...
Would Rent Subsidies Solve the Affordable Housing Crisis?
Would rent subsidies solve the affordable housing problem? I recently wrote about rent control, pros and cons for tenants and landlords. I also explored the idea of a universal basic income in a recent post. One other way to solve or at least help with the affordable...
Property Profits Podcast Ep 136 Landlord By Design
Property Profits Podcast EP 136 Landlord by Design
Is Rent Control Good or Bad?
Is rent control good or bad? This seems to be an ongoing debate. One challenge that needs to be addressed is education around the issue. I often here arguments from each side of the issue, and neither seems to have a clear understanding of how rent control works. I...
Has Covid AMPLIFIED The Affordable Housing Problem?
Has Covid Amplified the affordable housing problem? This has been a hot topic for a long time, not just in Canada & USA, but many other parts of the world. In doing my research for this article, wow, it is a hot topic that brings forward strong opinions and heated...
Centre Plan Zoning Map For Halifax, Nova Scotia
Centre Plan Zoning Map Link For Halifax, Nova Scotia What will Centre Plan do to your neighbourhood? This is a question many residents are asking in my area of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Without getting too detailed, here is what is happening: The current zoning in the HRM...
Mask Wearing – Is It Mandatory In Apartment Buildings?
Mask wearing in public spaces is now mandatory in my area and many others. Where I live is on a peninsula surrounded by the Atlantic ocean. We have a relatively small population, we have closed boarders to the rest of the world (unless essential). As I write the only...
The Eviction Ban Has Been Lifted, Now What?
The Eviction ban has been lifted. What does it mean for you? In my area the government imposed a ban on evictions for folks that lost income due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The purpose of the ban was to allow people time to receive government benefits and work out...
Is the Housing and Rental Market About to Crash?
Is the housing and rental market about to crash? Well, this seems to be a major question being raised over the past number of weeks. I am not one for watching the mainstream news, but it is hard not to see or hear stories about the current housing situation. I even...
2020 Lifestyle Housing Virtual Summit – June 22 – 26
Sign up for free: lifestylehousingsummit.com/?ref=9 Covid-19 has left many of us confused, uncertain, and seeking answers to questions about our businesses and investments. That's why I'm thrilled to be taking part in the LifeStyle Housing Real Estate Investing...
Lifestyle housing real estate summit June 22 – 26, 2020
I am super excited to be part of the LifeStyle Housing Real Estate Investing Summit and would love to have you join me at no cost! June 22 - 26 Free to sign up right here The LifeStyle Housing Summit is a 5 day, virtual real estate investing conference featuring...
Virtual Lease up in a covid-19 world
virtual showings
Life During a pandemic day 46
This is not my post, the author is unknown, but it is a great snapshot on what life is like living through a pandemic. I hope you enjoy the read: Today is Tuesday April 28th. Day 46 of the lock-down because of COVID-19.The Prime Minister issued a Stay-At-Home-Order...
Perspective during Covid times
I have been doing some posts during COVID times to document what was happening. In a world of social media, judgement, and various opinions, flooding the internet, it can make it pretty tough for a lot of people to just get out of bed in the am. I came across this...
COVID relief – Small business loan
During these uncertain times many governments have been creating solutions to help businesses keep afloat. The Canadian government has several programs, the one I am writing about today is for small businesses. The major Canadian banks are the administrators of this...
Rules for showing a rental property during the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Can you show an apartment during the COVID-19 Pandemic? I have had several questions about this topic from landlords and tenants. As a landlord or property manager, it is your responsibility to keep vacancy low. This means if a tenant puts in their notice, you will...