Landlords
Finally. A Property Management Company that supports you and puts the property above all else.
R&B Properties provides everything from Advisory Services, to A-La-Carte, to Full Service Contracts. Just pick the level of service that is right for you.
Advisory Services
We at R&B believe the landlording landscape is changing. Gone are the days where it was just institutional investors running huge buildings. Now the average landlord are teachers, policemen, trades people, tellers, and more.
A-La-Carte Services
Property Management requires many skillsets. You probably didn’t realize going into it that you need to be an accountant, a lawyer, a sales person, a marketing person, a trades person, and above all, need to be detail oriented, document everything, and have strong relationship management skills.
Full Services
Our Full Service Contracts cover everything. They put the word Passive, back into the phrase Passive Investing. From maintenance, to rent collection and bill payment, and so much more. Essentially all of our services described below are included.
Our Services
R&B Properties provides everything from Property Management Services, to Real Estate Investing, to Pre-Construction Planning, to Construction. Take a moment to review all our services and determine what is best for you or just give us a call so we can discuss what is best for you.
Finding New Tenants
Marketing your property and getting top dollar is all about creating great ad copy, photos, and managing the ratios.
R&B are experts at this and ensure you get top dollar for your units.
Rent Collection
Our staff will work with those tenants who need assistance but also be tough on those that abuse the system. They are great at their jobs. And are empowered to ensure rents are received on time. When not, they are trained in LTB Notices and Filings. Rest assured that your matters will receive top priority, forms will be completed with utmost accuracy, and your case will be heard with the best possible outcome obtained.
Bill Payments & Cash-flow Management
One service that sets R&B Properties apart is our bill payment policies. Not only do we pay all the trades, but if you send us taxes and insurance, utilities and even your mortgage, and we will make sure these bills are paid on time.
Even if you hit a bump in the road and the cash is not there, R&B will make sure these important bills are paid each month. Come tax time, couple with Rent Collection, R&B is providing you with all you need to prepare your tax file. Essentially providing Bookeeping Services for a nominal fee.
Manage Lease Ups
Do you send out your yearly increases on time and on the proper forms? Do you know if you don’t use the LTB form your tenant can file an application against you and win?
R&B makes sure notices go out on time, and on the right forms, so increases occurr every year.
R&B also works with the better tenants to sign new leases each year. This is especially helpful when you are refinancing as banks want to see recently signed leases.
Regular Maintenance & Small Renovations
Crews on staff to provide repairs at a reasonable cost.
HVAC and others under contract to provide reduced costs that are passed on to you.
Even our material suppliers provide us with special pricing given our size and all savings are passed on to you.
Generate Owner Statements
Our systems are electronic and online. You can view your property and its performance at any time. R&B also posts a number of reports including Property Statement, Tenant Ledgers, Maintenance Lists, and more on the first business day of each month.
Manage Financial Performance
Available when R&B is collecting all rents and paying all bills. Our statements are now true reflections of the financial performance of your property. And rest assured that we are monitoring it every month. Making sure it is performing well and making suggestions when we feel it is appropriate.
24/7 Emergency Call Response
Have you ever gotten a call about a broken furnace in the middle of the night? On a Friday? I know you have. Let’s face it. Not sure how or why but these things never happen Monday morning.
Why not have R&B take care of your emergency repairs and sleep well at night?
Construction Experience
R&B has a Construction Arm that can handle projects from something as simple as a new paint job, to a complete Renovation. Our largest project to date was about $145,000.
Pre-Construction Planning
Are you in the process of purchasing an Investment Property? Does your renovation plans require City Approvals and Building Permits? Maybe you are in the process of purchasing a Single Family Home and performing a two family conversion. We can help by working with the City, obtaining all necessary approvals, and getting you your Building Permit.
Advisory Services
We at R&B believe the landlording landscape is changing. Gone are the days where it was just institutional investors running huge buildings. Now the average landlord are teachers, policemen, trades people, tellers, and more. And the average property is a single family home or even a condo, maybe the odd duplex or triplex. People are self managing, but you don’t know what you don’t know. Wouldn’t it be nice, for a low monthly fee, you could pick up the phone and call someone. Bounce ideas off of, ask questions, or get help if you made a wrong turn. This is exactly why R&B Advisory Services was created. Starting at just $20 per month (based on an annual subscription), or $30 monthly, you can have just that.
A-La-Carte Services
Property Management requires many skillsets. You probably didn’t realize going into it that you need to be an accountant, a lawyer, a sales person, a marketing person, a trades person, and above all, need to be detail oriented, document everything, and have strong relationship management skills.
And lets face it. No one is good at all those skills. So why not hire R&B to fill the gaps. That is exactly what A-La-Carte was designed to do.
Full Services
Our Full Service Contracts cover everything. They put the word Passive, back into the phrase Passive Investing. From maintenance, to rent collection and bill payment, and so much more. Essentially all of our services described below are included.
Pricing is just 8% of the rent roll with lower rates depending on the number of units in the building. Extras include LTB Filiings (Starting at just $195) and Lease Up Services (First Month’s Rent plus advertising costs).
“I have been a client of R&B Properties for 2 years, and they are actively managing my triplex in Hamilton. I have been very pleased with R&B properties, and view them as a partner in my investment journey. I am especially impressed with their options available for managing properties such as the Lease Guarantee which is a unique proposition that helps put my mind at ease. I would highly recommend R&B properties for managing your RE investments.”
“R&B has been managing our Hamilton property for about two years now, and so far we’ve been pleased with their professionalism. I particularly appreciate the excellent communication and work from Gunter, their maintenance coordinator. They have earned our trust, and that says something about a company. I would recommend going with R&B for their property management services.”
“R&B Properties is looking after 2 properties that we own. To put it simply, they allow us to sleep at night! They are the “front line” in finding, interviewing and selecting tenants. They offer services to do maintenance and repairs and, when needed, answer emergency calls for anything critical. Without R&B Properties and the quality of service they offer, we would not invest in properties as we are doing now.”
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We are Investors too
R&B Properties is run by Real Estate Investors. We see your property through your eyes. We know what it is like to be an investor and we understand your pains.
10,000 hours and 5 years to build an expert
We have a team of dedicated professionals. Five of whom have been with R&B for over 5 years and would be considered an expert in their own right. Three more have over 5 years experience in their fields of expertise. In total, R&B has over 70 years of Property Management and Trades experience.
We are Contractors too
R&B has a construction arm. We see your home from an engineering and trades perspective. We have designers on staff. We can implement best solutions that meet the demands of the new tenants.
FAQ
Below are questions that have been asked by other Landlords. If your question is not here, please reach out to us and we will be happy to provide an answer for you!
I am currently self managing but at times I just need some help. Can we pick and choose the services we need?
Absolutely. You want our A-La-Carte Services. Let us know what areas you need assistance with and we can put together a contract that is best for you.
I am looking at buying my first investment property. I have gone to see a few but just not sure what is a good purchase versus a great purchase. Can you help?
Absolutely. Our Property Manager’s love going into properties and advising on improvements that will generate the optimal rents. Call us to discuss before your next house visit.
I am having problems collecting rents from my tenants but I am unsure how to proceed with all the LTB Forms and Filings. Can you help me?
We have trained professionals who know all the nuances of the LTB and RTA systems and procedures. We can take over your filings for you, or just be on the phone to help you through the process to ensure they are properly completed. And for those really tough cases, we have Paralegals on Contract who can take over these files and obtain the best possible outcome for you.
I have been self managing for many years but I still don’t know everything and things keep changing. Can you help me to keep managing on my own but make sure I don’t make any mistakes?
Our Advisory Services are available at a very low fee. Just $20/month on a prepaid annual contract, or $30/month on a monthly subscription. With this service you simply book an appointment with us on Facebook and we are there to help you over the phone.
What if I want to start with Advisory Services but in the future I may want to upgrade to A-La-Carte or Full Service Contract. Can I do this or am I locked in?
You are never locked in. All our contracts can be switched at any time. You can start with Advisory Services and easily switch to some components of A-La-Carte. You can change your A-La-Carte options at any time. Or even start with a Full Service Contract and downgrade to A-La-Carte. Flexibility in our service offerings is key.
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Reach out to us for more information or to have any of your questions answered by one of our team members!