Learn to Manage Rental Properties the Right Way in BC
A step-by-step course covering the full property management cycle — from scam prevention and tenant screening to rent collection, maintenance, finances, and disputes — built on BC's Residential Tenancy Act.
Every Module Includes
Templates, Checklists & Reference Tools
Copy-to-clipboard templates, printable checklists, and quick-reference tables you can use right away. No software required — select, copy, done..
Annual Income & Expense Calculator
Full 12-month grid with all CRA T776 expense categories. Generates a year-end balance sheet ready for your accountant.
Module 15Dispute Cost & Invoice Builder
Line-item fees by phase, disbursements, GST. Generates a Statement of Account following BC Code Rule 3.6-3.
Module 16Rent Payment Ledger
Track every payment and running balance. Generates a timestamped ledger — your primary evidence at RTB hearings.
Module 13Who This Course Is For
Built for BC Landlords at Every Stage
Whether you just bought your first rental or you manage multiple units, this course gives you the legal knowledge and practical systems to protect your investment.
First-Time Landlords
Learn BC tenancy laws, proper screening, and tenancy agreements before making costly mistakes with your first rental property.
Self-Managing Owners
Strengthen your systems for rent collection, maintenance, inspections, and RTB compliance so you can manage with confidence.
New property managers
Property management licensing courses cover theory, not reality. Jimmy's 25 years of practical experience provides the real SOPs, proven systems, and portfolio growth strategies new managers need to build profitable operations from day one.
What You Will Learn
Practical Skills Grounded in BC Law
Every module is built around BC's Residential Tenancy Act, real RTB procedures, and professional property management practices.
Spot rental scams and protect yourself from the 12 most common fraud patterns in BC
Screen tenants using credit checks, references, income verification, and BC-compliant processes
Draft tenancy agreements that meet RTA requirements and protect both landlord and tenant
Handle RTB disputes with proper evidence, timelines, and documentation
Manage inspections, maintenance, and emergency repairs using professional workflows
Track rental finances for CRA T776 filing — CCA, SVT declarations, non-resident withholding
Set up rent collection with proper ledgers, late payment policies, and RTB-30 procedures
Use interactive calculators, template generators, and copy-to-clipboard tools in every module
Full Curriculum
16 Modules — Start to Finish
Each module covers one stage of the property management cycle. Work through them in order, or jump to the topic you need now.
Rental Scam Prevention
12 fraud patterns, red flags, and protection strategies
Strategic Property Setup
Legal requirements, safety, and rental-ready presentation
Pricing Your Rental
Market research, comp analysis, and vacancy-minimizing strategy
Marketing Your Vacancy
Listing platforms, ad writing, and attracting qualified applicants
Showings & Pre-Screening
Showing logistics, pre-screening questions, and early candidate selection
Tenant Screening
Credit checks, references, income verification, and human rights compliance
Tenancy Agreements
RTB-1 standard form, addenda, pet clauses, and enforceable terms
Handling Deposits
Security and pet deposit limits, holding, returning, and claiming
Rental Insurance
Landlord policies, tenant insurance, liability, and loss of rent coverage
Tenant Onboarding
Welcome packages, key handover, move-in checklist, and expectations
Move-In & Move-Out Inspections
RTB-27 condition reports, photos, and protecting deposit claims
Landlord Access & Records
Entry rules (RTA s.29), tenancy ledger, and document retention
Rent Collection
Payment methods, rent ledger, late policy, RTB-30, and arrears tracking
Maintenance Requests
Triage system, response timelines, RTA s.33 emergencies, and repair logs
Rental Property Finances
CRA T776, CCA, BC SVT, non-resident withholding, and annual calculator
Handling Disputes
RTB process map, legal fees by phase, settlement strategy, and invoice builder
