Rental properties often reach a point where the numbers or the workload stop making sense. A clear evaluation helps you decide

whether to hold, sell, or reposition your investment.

Tired of Managing a Rental Property? Here’s a Clear Guide to Your Best Options.

A simple, investor-focused resource to help you evaluate selling, holding, or re-positioning your property, with insights on market timing, tenant considerations, and maximizing ROI.

Every Rental Property Has a Turning Point

Owning a rental property can be a great long-term investment, but it also comes with rising costs, tenant responsibilities, maintenance, insurance, and market uncertainty.

Many landlords reach a point where they ask:

“Is this property still worth the effort?”
“Should I sell now or wait?”
“How do I handle tenants if I decide to list?”

These are common questions for absentee owners and investors.

This guide gives you a straightforward look at your options, so you can choose the path that makes the most sense for your finances, time, and long-term goals, without pressure.

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WHAT’S INSIDE?

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Here’s what’s inside:

  • How to evaluate whether your rental is still producing a worthwhile return

  • The impact of taxes, interest rates, and insurance on long-term ROI

  • How to sell with tenants in place, legally and efficiently

  • Strategies to prepare the home without major expenses

  • The pros and cons of holding vs. selling in today’s market

  • What buyers look for in investment properties

  • A simple checklist to help you decide your next step

This guide helps you make a smart, informed decision with confidence.

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ABOUT MICHAEL

For over 35 years, I’ve helped landlords, absentee owners, and investors across Richmond, Steveston, Ladner, Tsawwassen, and Delta evaluate their rental properties and make smart, financially sound decisions.

Many clients I work with are balancing tenant concerns, rising costs, or the desire to simplify their portfolio.


My approach is straightforward:
Provide clear numbers, honest guidance, and strategic options, with no pressure either way.

Whether you plan to sell, hold, or simply want a second opinion on your property’s performance, I’m here to help you assess what makes the most sense.

— Michael Cowling

RE/MAX Michael Cowling & Associates Realty

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If you’d like a confidential review of your rental property, including current value, rental demand, and financial performance, you can book a no-pressure consultation below.