Tenant-finding service for landlords

Landlords who want a good tenant without paying for ongoing management, plus owners of new condos or recently vacated units.

A one-off fee per placement, often set as a share of one month's rent or a flat amount. You can add paid extras like professional photos, move-in inspection reports or lease renewals.

• Friendly and good with people at viewings
• Writing clear listings and taking good photos
• Careful screening and fair treatment of applicants
• Knowing human rights and privacy rules

• Licensing: in many provinces, arranging leases for a fee is regulated activity, so confirm with your regulator first
• Human rights and privacy laws limit what you can ask applicants and how you store their data
• Errors and omissions and commercial general liability insurance
• Demand can slow in winter in many areas, with busier periods around summer and school starts
• Meeting strangers at vacant properties, so arrange safe viewing routines
• Quebec has its own tenancy rules and French-language requirements

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your photography gear, listing and screening tools, and insurance. Treat these as estimates and get quotes for insurance and any provincial requirements before you begin.

In many provinces, arranging leases for a fee is regulated activity, so confirm with your regulator first. Also check human rights and privacy laws on what you can ask applicants and how you store data, plus insurance and Quebec's own rules.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $4,000, depending on how many units you fill and what you charge. Plan for at least about 8 hours a week, and note that demand can slow in winter in many areas.