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With over 40 years of property management experience, we’ve got a lot of knowledge to share with you about renting out your property. From tenant screening to security deposits, we’ve got the answers every landlord needs! Browse through our collection of FREE eBooks.
This collection of eBoooks was written and curated by Jamie Palmer, the President/Broker of Power Properties. Jamie holds a Certified Property Manager (CPM®) designation, the highest designation in Property Management in North America. He earned an Honors degree from the University of Toronto, and he has over two decades of experience in Calgary property management.
Power Properties was established in 1980 and is a member of the Canadian Real Estate Association, the Real Estate Institute of Canada, and the Calgary Residential Rental Association. We currently manage over a quarter billion dollars in residential real estate and collect over one million dollars in rent each month.
Guide to Property Management
Download Power Properties’ Guide to Property Management. In this guide, we go over our process for renting and managing rental properties. We also breakdown all our services, fees and FAQs.
Property Management Costs
Property Management Companies have a variety of fee structures. Download a copy of our FREE e-book to see the standard fees you can expect from ANY company.
Security Deposits
The number one complaint we receive from tenants is about security deposit deductions. This eBook explores all the nitty-gritty details and requirements, and teaches you how to make sure you get your security deposit back in full from any landlord.
Tenant Screening
One of the key functions you hire Power Properties for is tenant screening, but how do we do this? All of our tenants go through a rigorous three-stage review, before being approved as a tenant. AI, the Property Manager’s Assistant and the Property Manager all play a role in evaluating the suitability of our tenants.
Evicting a Tenant in Alberta: A Step-by-Step Guide
Imagine this: It's the first of the month, and the rent is due. But instead of a payment notification, you get a text from your tenant with another excuse. Sound familiar? Or maybe it's not the rent, but constant complaints from neighbours about noise, or worse, you discover your property is being damaged. Dealing with a problem tenant can turn your rental property from a profitable investment into a stressful nightmare. Are you facing a similar situation and wondering how to get that tenant out?
Rental Property Insurance
Now that you own a rental property having proper insurance is key to ensuring that it a financially successful one. In this eBook, we breakdown everything you need to have proper coverage for our rental.
Real Estate Investing
Anytime you invest money, you should know why you are doing it. In this eBook learn more about the benefits of Investing in Real Estate.
Stretching Your Dollar Further: Investing in Alberta’s Secondary Cities
Explore how real estate investing can help you build wealth and generate income, even if you’re new to the market. In this blog post, we compare the unique opportunities in Alberta's secondary cities—Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Calgary—to help you understand their rental markets, affordability, and potential returns.
Non-Resident Rental Property Taxes
We know navigating tax rules can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to being a non-resident. That's why we've created this guide – to break down the essentials in a way that's easy to understand, even if you're new to all this.
Capital Gains Tax and Your Rental
As a property management company, we see landlords move back into their rental properties all the time. However, when you move back into your rental, you may incur an unexpected Capital Gains Tax. In this eBook, we will break down what to expect.
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