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Notes for Canadian landlords.
Practical, opinionated guides on rent collection, HST, and the software stack that runs a modern small portfolio.
Rent collection software for Ontario landlords (2026): what it costs and what to check
A practical buying guide for Ontario landlords with 2–10 units — real fees, the six questions to ask any vendor, and what the RTA means for how you charge.
AppFolio alternative for Canadian landlords with under 20 units
What AppFolio, Buildium and RentRedi actually cost a small Canadian landlord — including where AGM is cheaper, and where it isn't.
HST on rent collection platforms: what incorporated Canadian landlords miss
Most Canadian landlords don't incorporate — but if you have, the HST treatment of your platform fees matters more than you think. Here's the wrinkle nobody explains.
Online rent payment in Canada: 5 options compared (with real fees)
AGM vs RentRedi vs TurboTenant vs Buildium vs Interac e-Transfer — actual monthly cost, autopay support, CAD handling, and where each option wins.
How to collect rent without Interac e-Transfer (2026 guide for Canadian landlords)
Tired of chasing tenants for e-Transfers and reconciling rent by hand? Here's what a modern Canadian rent collection workflow looks like in 2026.