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Vancouver’s Property Management and Investment Podcast - Our shows (Hosted by Haze Hartwig) feature all that is going on in Vancouver's busy and competitive rental market. We aim to help both the DIY landlord/investors as well as have some tips for professional property managers. We host guests from time to time from landlords to realtors to anything that surrounds the rental and real estate investment industries! Thanks for listening to Bamboo!

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August 13, 2026Episode 1737 min

Is Vancouver Real Estate Finally Turning Around? The Deals Investors Need to Know

The Vancouver real estate market has taken a beating, but are we finally seeing signs of a turnaround? On this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast , we dive deep into the opportunities hiding inside today’s market. We’re talking land assemblies, building round-ups, pre-sales, government intervention, and where smart buyers may still find a deal. We break down exactly what land assemblies and building round-ups are, how investors can determine whether a project is actually feasible, and what the first steps look like if you want to pursue one. We also tackle the controversial purchase of 2,200 vacant apartments through a joint federal/provincial program and is it a smart move, or are taxpayers effectively bailing out developers? With Greater Vancouver seeing more transactions and fewer new listings, are we finally climbing off the bottom? We explore what caused the correction, where potential opportunities may exist, and whether buyers or sellers are making the biggest mistakes right now. And because no real estate conversation is complete without a few crazy stories, we hear about the funniest and strangest things encountered during showings and finish with one thing every buyer should know before making their next move. If you're a buyer, seller, investor, or simply trying to figure out where Vancouver real estate goes from here, this is an episode you won't want to miss. 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robyn Lau - EXP RealtyInstagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/laurobyn/⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://robynlau.com/⁠ Phone: ⁠604-306-3915

July 30, 2026Episode 1411 min

Vancouver Rental Market Update July 2026: Rent Prices, Tenant Negotiations & Landlord Tips

In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast , we break down the latest July rental market data and explain why flat rents could signal a major shift in the market. With the World Cup rental frenzy behind us, furnished rentals are beginning to cool, while the average price of a one-bedroom unfurnished unit across Greater Vancouver has remained virtually unchanged for four straight months. We're also seeing a growing trend: tenants asking for rent reductions. Should landlords say yes? We discuss how to evaluate these requests objectively, avoid being swayed by cherry-picked comparable listings, and weigh the real financial impact of keeping a good tenant versus finding a new one. We also dive into: Why furnished rentals are declining after the World Cup surge. The latest average rents across Greater Vancouver and which cities remain the most and least expensive. Why averages can be misleading, with surprising differences between neighbourhoods like UBC and Shaughnessy. The costly mistake many property owners are making by cutting corners on maintenance and renovations. How neglecting your investment today can reduce both rental income and future resale value. Practical advice for protecting your property, maximizing long-term returns, and staying competitive in today's softer rental market. Whether you're a first-time landlord, seasoned investor, or simply keeping an eye on Vancouver real estate, this episode is packed with practical strategies and real-world insights to help you make smarter decisions in today's evolving market. Tune in and discover why understanding the numbers is only half the story and why the small decisions you make today could have the biggest impact on your investment tomorrow. Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠haze@hazerealtor.com

July 16, 2026Episode 1338 min

How to Avoid Bad Tenants: Expert Advice from a Managing Broker

This week on Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast, we're joined by James Walker, Managing Broker of Prompton Real Estate Inc. In this episode James shares expert advice on finding great tenants, avoiding costly landlord mistakes, marketing rentals, handling move-outs, and building strong landlord-tenant relationships. Plus, hear incredible stories from his career and his outlook on where Vancouver's real estate and rental markets are headed. A must-listen for every landlord and property investor.🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ haze@hazerealtor.com James Walker - Prompton Real Estate Inc. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/promptonvancouver/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/promptonvancouver/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://prompton.com Email: info@prompton.bc.ca ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Phone: 604-899-2333

June 25, 2026Episode 1214 min

Has Vancouver's rental market finally hit bottom?

In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast , we break down the latest rental trends, the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision, and what slowing condo sales could mean for investors. We also discuss BC's proposed purchase of 2,200 vacant condos, whether it's creating opportunity or uncertainty, why we prefer resale over pre-sale investments, and the simple mistake landlords keep making that drives away great tenants. If you're a landlord, investor, or thinking about buying your first rental property, this episode is packed with practical insights to help you stay ahead of the market. 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@cypresspg.ca

June 12, 2026Episode 110 min

We're moving! But we will be back next week!

Thanks for tuning in, we are in the middle of moving brokerages after 17 years at Coldwell Banker. We will be back next week as the dust is settling to cover what has been happening in the real estate and property management world in Greater Vancouver! Thanks for your patience and hope you are enjoying the World Cup! 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Realty Advisor / Property Manager / Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealt⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@hazerealtor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

May 14, 2026Episode 1039 min

The Mortgage Strategies Wealthy Homeowners Use Differently

In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver's Property Management & Investment Podcast , we sit down with a mortgage expert to break down what’s really happening in the lending world right now and what homeowners, investors, and future buyers need to know before making their next move. We cover where interest rates currently sit, where they may be headed next, and the real pros and cons of variable vs fixed mortgages in today’s market. But this conversation goes far beyond rate predictions. We dig into the strategies wealthy homeowners use to build equity faster, reduce interest costs, and keep flexibility on their side including lump sum payments, changing payment frequencies, leveraging products like the Manulife One account, and a high-level look at the Smith Maneuver. You’ll also hear: The biggest mistakes people make at mortgage renewal time What lenders actually care about (and what borrowers obsess over for no reason) Warning signs you may be becoming “house poor” What leverage homeowners really have when renewing a mortgage Whether extra cash should go toward paying down debt, investing, building reserves, or buying another property The worst mortgage advice spreading online right now Whether you’re a first-time buyer, seasoned investor, or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions in an unpredictable market, this episode is packed with practical insights that could save or make you tens of thousands of dollars over time. If you own property in Vancouver or plan to, this is one episode you’ll want to hear all the way through. 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealty⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealty.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.vancouverrentit.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@vancouverrentit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jordan Kofsky - Kofsky Mortgage Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mortgagebykofsky⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/KofskyJ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kofskymortgage.ca/⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠jordan@kofskymortgage.ca ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Phone: 604-202-9913

April 30, 2026Episode 914 min

📉Rates are holding. Rents are rising. And landlords are stuck in the middle.

The Bank of Canada held at 2.25% - so any mortgage relief isn’t coming (yet). But here’s what most people are missing: April just saw rents increase for the first time since October. +$29 month-over-month +$188 year-over-year So what’s actually happening in the Vancouver rental market right now? In this episode of Bamboo , we break down: - Why both the sales and rental markets are soft at the same time (which is rare) - The “sunshine tax” and why areas like Kits and White Rock heat up fast - Where it’s cheapest and most competitive to rent right now - The uncomfortable truth about working with a property manager We also get into the conversations most people avoid: - Micromanaging your property manager and how it quietly kills results - Why choosing the cheapest option can cost you more long-term - Real stories of deals going sideways (including firing a client) If you’re a landlord right now, this is the kind of episode you don’t want to skip. 🎧 Tune in now and stay one step ahead of the market. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with fellow property enthusiasts. Your support helps us bring you the best tips and trends in the Vancouver real estate market! 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Realty Advisor / Property Manager / Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealt⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@hazerealtor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

April 16, 2026Episode 834 min

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About Vancouver Real Estate Right Now

Is the Vancouver real estate market really on the brink of a 20% drop… or is that just noise? In this episode of Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast , we sit down with a seasoned realtor who’s been in the trenches long before the headlines—and they’re pulling back the curtain on what’s actually happening right now. We go beyond the lagging news cycle and dive into what active buyers, sellers, and investors are seeing in real time. From misunderstood market signals to overlooked opportunities, this conversation challenges the narratives most investors are blindly following. You’ll hear: What today’s investors are completely misreading (and how it could cost them) Where the real opportunities are hiding in this market The most expensive mistake buyers are still making Practical tactics to win—whether you’re buying, selling, or holding How the market could realistically play out over the next 24 months What separates a great realtor from the rest (and the questions you should be asking) And yes… whether tools like ChatGPT are actually changing the game in real estate This isn’t theory. It’s insight from someone doing deals right now . If you’re a landlord, investor, or thinking about making a move in Vancouver, this episode will either validate your strategy… or force you to rethink it. 🎧 Hit play—because the biggest risk in this market right now is believing the wrong story. Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host / Realty Advisor / Property Manager Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@vancouverrentit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chris Nguyen - Realtor, Remax All-Points ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Phone: 604-725-0888 Email: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠chris@cmarealestate.ca Website: https://www.cmarealestate.ca Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/cmarealestategroup

April 2, 2026Episode 743 min

The Vancouver Rental Market Shift No One Is Talking About

🚨 Vancouver Landlords: You’re Probably Missing This… The rental market has shifted—and most landlords haven’t caught up. Pricing mistakes. Tenant red flags being overlooked. Listings sitting longer than they should. Meanwhile, the smartest investors are quietly adjusting… and moving ahead. 🎙️ In this episode of Bamboo – Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast , we break down: What’s really happening in the Vancouver rental market right now The biggest pricing mistake costing landlords thousands How tenant behavior has changed (and what to watch for) The difference between a good tenant and a great one Simple upgrades that get you more rent, faster Legal pitfalls in BC you can’t afford to ignore And where the market is heading over the next 12–24 months If you own property—or plan to—this is one you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for real talk, not real estate noise. Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealtor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@vancouverrentit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kyle Grant - Realtor/Property Manager, Royal LePage Wolstencroft ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Phone: 778-668-6791 Email: ⁠⁠⁠ kyle@grantres.ca Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/theonlykg

March 20, 2026Episode 615 min

Has Vancouver Rent Hit Bottom? - March 2026 Stats

If you think the rental market has finally hit its turning point… you’re going to want to hear this one. In this episode of Bamboo - Vancouver’s Property Management & Investment Podcast , we break down what’s really happening in the rental market right now and why the numbers may be telling a bigger story than most landlords realize. With rents stabilizing after months of decline (down $245 year-over-year), is this the bottom… or just a pause before the next shift? We unpack what we’re seeing on the ground: quieter phones, more selective tenants, and a growing need to price strategically in a market shaped by inflation fears, rising gas prices, and changing renter behavior. Plus, with the Bank of Canada holding rates, we explore what could be coming next and how global uncertainty might ripple into your investment. But this episode isn’t just macro... It’s practical. We tackle a question every landlord should understand: what’s the difference between a chattel and a fixture (and why it matters more than you think). We also dive into a simple, underrated strategy that can save your walls—and your wallet between tenancies. And perhaps most importantly, we ask a question that could define your long-term success as a landlord: Is squeezing out an extra $100 worth more than building a great tenant relationship? If you’re a landlord, investor, or just trying to stay ahead in Vancouver’s evolving rental landscape, this episode delivers the insight and perspective; you don’t want to miss. 🎧 Tune in now and stay one step ahead of the market. Don't forget to leave a review and share this episode with fellow property enthusiasts. Your support helps us bring you the best tips and trends in the Vancouver real estate market! 🎧 Subscribe now for your weekly dose of rental wisdom! 🏡🔑 Questions or comments? Email us at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bamboovanpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Haze Hartwig - Realty Advisor / Property Manager / Host Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/hazerealt⁠or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hazerealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.hazerealtor.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠haze@hazerealtor.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠