Site Selection for Investment Properties

- Size of land and location

- Applicable zoning by-laws for the subject property

- Site features to work around such as trees, steep slopes, shared driveways, right-of-ways or easements

- External authorities governing the lot such as TRCA, RNFP, TTC, Metrolinx, etc. 

- Proximity to public transit, shopping and services

- For laneway/garden suites, the distance to the nearest fire hydrant and firefighting access path

Choosing the Right Property Type for Rental Income

- Wider lots can have the feasibility to sever them into 2 or more lots

- Longer lots can accommodate a laneway or garden suite in the backyard

- Multiplex configurations from 2 to 6 units and height potential to 3 storeys tall 

- Unit layouts can be one per floor, back-to-back, stacked, etc.