Short-Term Rental Taxes in British Columbia: What You Need To Know About Short Term Rentals & Accommodation in BC

Short Term Rental Taxes in British Columbia What You Need To Know

In 2018, a new law on taxing short-term rentals came into effect in British Columbia and has had serious impacts on businesses like Airbnb. This blog post is dedicated to answering the most commonly asked questions about paying taxes for these kinds of rental accommodation services – particularly ones located in BC. Understanding the Impact of Short-term … Read more

Airbnb Hosting for Beginners: Start Your Airbnb Business This 2020

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Many people across the world are intrigued by the idea of starting their own Airbnb business. After all, when it comes to side-hustles, renting out a part of your house to passing vacationers is probably among the easiest and simplest business there is. And with an international network, the potential for some serious income is … Read more

How to Get Started as a Real Estate Investor in Vancouver & Whistler

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Sometimes it seems like the Vancouver and Whistler real estate markets are so far-saturated that they won’t make suitable investments. For anyone just now considering their first rental property(s), there is a real fear that the moment may have passed. Even buyers looking to invest in vacation properties have had concerns that it’s not the … Read more

The Best Smart Home Devices to Install in Your Investment Property

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They’ve long been telling us that one-day smart devices would solve all of our problems. Articles going back 15 years were talking about refrigerators that would give you health tips and reorder your favourite foods before you ever run out. The future was going to be a technological marvel. Well, the future is now. While … Read more

How to Triple Your Rental Profits with AirBnB

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Airbnb is a wonderful resource for landlords as they try to increase their profits. Long-term rentals can usually go for $900-1000/month while the same place can be sold for $100-120 per night for a short-term or vacation stay. The difference in earning potential between short-term and long-term rentals can be a major difference in Rental … Read more

HOW TO PROFIT FROM YOUR VACATION RENTAL

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Having a vacation home is not only a way for you to enjoy your favorite vacation spot on your own terms, but it is also an opportunity for you to make money when you’re not using the property. You will get an excellent return on your property, especially if you have chosen a popular vacation … Read more

Managing Your Vacation Rental

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Let’s face it; self-managing a property in a vacation area is no picnic. It can be not only time-consuming but also quite stressful, if not downright daunting. You will have to find ways to attract guests, set a fair price, clean, renovate, and whatnot – the whole shebang. Tellingly, you need to hire a professional … Read more

Three Powerful Ways To Maximize Your Vacation Rental Marketing Plan

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The over saturated vacation rental property market is cut-throat. Due to its over saturation, you have to be sure your marketing plan is top notch so you can stand out amongst the crowd. You need to make sure your potential renters know why your property is better than the others. You want to be as … Read more

Managing Short-Term & Resort Rental Properties: What You Need to Know

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Resort and short term rentals can be a great way to earn money, however, this isn’t a line of work that should be jumped into without proper preparation. Short term rental lease has different demands compared to standard property letting and these can be quite a shock to the system for those who have only dealt with standard property … Read more

New Tax Law For Canadians With BC Vacation Homes

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Early this year, British Columbia rolled out a new property tax. But this property tax isn’t singling out the local BC population, but actually out-of-province owners instead. Indeed, the government plans to tax vacation homes where the government is expected to send big bills to those properties. The reason this has come about was due … Read more