Your Rental Portfolio Deserves a Realtor® Who Reads the Numbers Before the Brochure.

Most single-family rentals in Kanata-Stittsville are trading at 4.2-5.4% cap rates depending on neighbourhood, condition, and tenancy. Townhomes typically run 4.8-5.5%. Anything above 5.5% is either a motivated seller, a property needing work, or in a less desirable pocket. I can walk you through the numbers on any specific property.

Duplexes offer better gross yield but come with higher acquisition costs, more complex financing, and tenant law complications. In our market, a well-located single-family with a basement suite often outperforms on cash-on-cash return while keeping financing simple. The right answer depends on your capital, timeline, and management capacity.

Ontario's RTA limits rent increases to the guideline (2.5% in 2026) for existing tenants and requires proper N12/N13 notice for terminations. This actually benefits long-term investors — stable tenancy reduces turnover costs. The key is proper lease structuring from day one. I connect every investor client with a landlord-specialist lawyer.

Yes. Selling with tenants in place requires proper N12 notice to buyers, disclosure, and sometimes N13 in rare cases. It's manageable with the right preparation. I've sold multiple tenanted properties and can guide you through the process including timing, tenant relations, and exit strategy.

CMHC data shows Ottawa's rental vacancy rate at approximately 2.0-2.5% as of late 2025. Kanata-Stittsville runs slightly tighter due to tech employment concentration — typically 1.8-2.2% for well-maintained properties. New construction areas like Fernbank run higher (3%+) as units stabilize.

Tenant placement is included as part of my investor representation service. My commission comes from the acquisition side. That said, I won't place a tenant I'm not confident in — quality over speed. Five placements in the last year, zero re-rentals.

Stage 2 LRT extending to Kanata Town Centre (2026-2027) expands the commute shed for renters who work downtown or at Tunney's Pasture. This supports demand in Glen Cairn, areas near Highway 417, and north Kanata. The premium is already priced into purchase prices — but rental demand will strengthen as the extension nears completion.

Capital gains on rental properties are 50% taxable. Principal residence exemption doesn't apply to rentals. If you're flipping, there's no capital gains exemption after 1 year anymore. I work with an accountant who specializes in real estate — I'll connect you before you list so you're not surprised at closing.

New construction offers modern finishes and warranty coverage, but Fernbank currently runs higher vacancy (3%+) during stabilization, and prices reflect builder premiums of 10-15% over comparable resale. The math only works if you plan to hold 7-10 years, want to minimize maintenance, or are using a BRRRR strategy with renovation potential.