Tenants, Turnover, and Tough Choices: Real Questions from Ontario Landlords
Update: 2025-10-31
Description
In this episode, John tackles three real questions from listeners dealing with the challenges of Ontario's housing market.
First, a landlord planning to sell a tenanted property asks whether it's possible — and smart — to get an N11 signed before listing to avoid losing a deal if the tenant refuses later. John breaks down what landlords need to know about the N11 process and the risks of getting too far ahead of a sale.
Next, a condo buyer wonders if it's really an advantage to deal directly with the listing agent. After touring multiple properties and getting wildly different experiences, they ask the big question: does going straight to the listing agent actually help, or can it hurt you?
Finally, an investor who bought a suburban home four years ago is struggling to rent out rooms to international students as demand drops. With higher interest rates, negative cash flow, and falling prices, they're now losing $1,500 a month — and wondering whether to hold or sell at a loss.
John walks through each situation with practical advice grounded in today's market realities.
First, a landlord planning to sell a tenanted property asks whether it's possible — and smart — to get an N11 signed before listing to avoid losing a deal if the tenant refuses later. John breaks down what landlords need to know about the N11 process and the risks of getting too far ahead of a sale.
Next, a condo buyer wonders if it's really an advantage to deal directly with the listing agent. After touring multiple properties and getting wildly different experiences, they ask the big question: does going straight to the listing agent actually help, or can it hurt you?
Finally, an investor who bought a suburban home four years ago is struggling to rent out rooms to international students as demand drops. With higher interest rates, negative cash flow, and falling prices, they're now losing $1,500 a month — and wondering whether to hold or sell at a loss.
John walks through each situation with practical advice grounded in today's market realities.
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