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Skills that change your odds

• Underwriting

  Estimating rent, every cost and the repair budget before you offer. This is the core skill.

• Knowing what is legal to rent

  A basement unit that is not registered or up to fire code can be shut down, and insurers may refuse claims.

• Basic repairs

  Painting, plumbing fixes and appliance swaps save hundreds each time.

• Tenant screening

  Checking income, references and rental history, within human rights law.

• Bookkeeping

  Tracking every cost per property for your tax return and for knowing what really pays.