Connie and Sebastian are hands on first-time homeowners. A little too hands on. As soon as they moved into their new home they were lifting carpets, peeking behind walls and dreaming up plans for every square foot.
When Jay and Kathryn moved into their new home they never thought they would outgrow it so fast! With two kids in the family space is at a premium.
Kirk and Stephanie bought their dream house 3 years ago, and have since spent every waking moment improving the condition of each of the three apartments in the building. Now they are thinking about starting a family and someday would like to be able to take over the whole house.
Peter purchased an expensive, fully renovated Victorian in a hip downtown neighbourhood last year. Adding a potential rental suite in the basement was his plan and the key to bringing down his substantial mortgage.
Martin & Isidora have found their dream home, but the basement needs a lot of work. Closing date has been pushed up by 3 months, and they have already promised their tenant she can move into their basement apartment 15 days after they take possession.
Tai and Beatrice have dug themselves into a hole, both literally as well as financially. They went way over budget when they purchased their dream home, and as soon as they moved in, they took the advice of a relative and began digging a hole in their basement to upgrade the old plumbing system.
Elliot bought his first home and has big dreams for it. Unfortunately bigger isn’t always better. His elaborate plans are taking way too long and costing way too much. Scott is going to show him how to spruce up his income suite without spending his entire life savings.
Heather is a teacher who bought a newly renovated bungalow with a “ready to rent,” two-bedroom basement apartment, which was the key to affording the house on her own.
Samantha and Andrew were smart enough to buy their first home with a fully functioning basement apartment. They were told the previous owner had been renting the basement for $800 a month, which was exciting news to them. But when closing day arrived they were shocked to see the actual condition of the basement.
Sean bought his semi-detached, former boarding house with the intent of converting it into a duplex to help pay the mortgage. Disaster struck within 48 hours of moving in, when the drain in the basement overflowed and filled the basement apartment with sewage making it impossible to rent.
Expecting their first baby in nine weeks, Shawn and Sarah thought ahead when they bought their first home, purchasing one with an existing basement apartment. They figured they would need the income to make the mortgage payments in the short-term with a plan to eventually move Shawn’s mother and brother into the basement to assist with the finances in the long-term.
Brad and Nikki always knew what neighbourhood they wanted to live in, but they also knew they needed an income property to be able to afford to live in it. So when they found their first home with a basement apartment complete with a quality tenant, they thought they were set.
When Steve was searching for his first home, he knew exactly what he wanted: a triplex that would bring in double the rental income. For the past four years Steve has successfully rented out two units, but now his mortgage is up for renewal and in this credit crunched economy, it is estimated that tax values will increase on average by 20%. On top of this, Steve is renting out his basement unit well below the market value. Steve needs Scott’s help to update his basement suite to help offset his increasing mortgage and be able to charge top dollar for the apartment.
Daria and James fell in love, got engaged and bought a house. Two years later they are still not married and they’re spending over 50% of their income on their home. They need an income suite if they ever hope to tie the knot and keep their heads above water.
Julie and Andy intend to renovate the existing income suite in their new home. They just can’t make it happen: they have demanding careers and no renovation experience. Their sweet little income suite needs Scott’s skills and reno savvy.
Jennifer and In-Suk experienced a financial setback. With Jennifer on maternity leave and In-Suk unemployed for the last seven months, this couple needs an income suite to offset their mortgage costs and help them afford the home they love in a great neighbourhood.
Evelyn and Armel had an energy audit and now they’re racking up debt in order to make smart improvements to their home. They need the income from an accessory apartment to help out with the costs of renovating for the long-term.
Allison and Rob’s income dipped due to a career change and maternity leave. Luckily, they have an income suite in their basement that can help them maintain their great standard of living.
Lise will be 63 years old when her 35-year mortgage is finally paid off. If she builds a clever income suite in her basement, she could be mortgage free in as little as 13 years, at age 39! Scott will help set Lise on the path to financial freedom.
Alice is living under a gold mine: a two story apartment above her own apartment that’s fallen into disrepair. Alice wants it to be perfect but she doesn’t trust anyone and doesn’t know what she wants. Scott will try to win Alice’s trust and help her make the right renovation choices.
Anne and her sister, Karin, bought their duplex from their landlord a couple of years ago. Now, Karin has unexpectedly fallen in love and she's moving out. That leaves Anne with a full mortgage to pay and an apartment to rent. She wants to convert her unit into a short-term executive rental so that she can pay the mortgage without giving up her beloved home.
Marsha and Ellwood married four years ago bringing two kids each to their blended home. They also bought a new house with a separate apartment that needs a good reno. Could it be a new home for their eldest daughter and a long-term solution to their financial challenges?
Two years ago, Victoria and Evan started a business with offices in two separate cities, but when the lines between work and home became blurry, they decided to buy a property to get a greater return on their investment. The building has an apartment but it needs a lot of work -- Scott will help them figure it out.
Adam is bought a triplex in an urban neighbourhood and promptly rented out one of the floors to a tenant who has yet to move in. Adam is in the enviable position of being able to renovate while he's collecting rent. Scott will help Adam make the most of a smart renovation opportunity.
Do-gooder David bought an urban duplex with a gorgeous upper apartment - and a lower apartment that's a disaster. With the help of his mother and the ever-ready Scott, David will get his duplex ready for action so that he can worry less about the reno and more about his causes.
Fernando and David bought a neglected triplex with the intention of painstakingly renovating every nook and cranny. Unfortunately, they ran out of money and energy. What's more, they've left the worst to last: a disgusting apartment that reeks of cats and cigarettes. Scott comes to the rescue with his team, and a stunning renovation plan.
Jeremy and Angie need to renovate their dilapidated basement apartment because they desperately need the income. If they don’t rent it out they will forgo the dream of Angie staying home to raise their young son.
Henri and Lori need to renovate their outdated income suite, fast, so that they can maintain the income they’ve relied on to help offset their heavy business taxes. Without Scott’s help, they will suffer from significant monthly shortfalls imminently.
Courtney & Emily need to get their unfinished basement renovated to a high standard apartment ASAP to be able to afford the extra $100,000 mortgage they took on to buy the home. Without the extra income they will burn through their savings trying to keep up with the large payments and eventually have to consider selling the house.
Bonnie & Merv have credit card debt in addition to a big mortgage. Bonnie & Merv need Scott’s help to complete their basement income suite so that they can get out of debt and down the aisle before the end of the year.
Laura and Peter need to convert the office space in the basement into an apartment suitable for their cool neighbourhood in order to take control of their spiraling debt and mortgage payments. Without the rent, Laura and Peter will have to face the fact they cannot afford the house and will have to sell.
Antoinette and Mike need a safe income suite tout de suite because Antoinette is expecting and they need the extra income.
During 18 months of unemployment, Crystal came to depend on her improvised, second floor apartment to avoid defaulting on her mortgage while racking up major debts to keep the house running. The tenant is now gone and the debts accumulated will take years to pay off without a consistent income from the half story apartment.
Rushad wants to move out of his parents’ house and into the triplex he bought last fall. Unfortunately, unless he can get the main floor/basement suite renovated and rented, that’s never going to happen. Rushad needs the income from two of the three suites to help cover his costs.
Andrea and Luke have a five-year financial plan based on the second floor apartment being consistently rented. Without the income generated from this apartment their goal of starting a family in a single-family home will be jeopardized.
Tracey fell in love with her home the first day she saw it. In the ensuing months, she has done more destruction than construction and has lost the passion she once felt for her home. Tracey needs to complete the renovations in the upper unit and get it rented in order to finance the renovations for her own apartment and fall in love with her house again.
Divorced dad Kerry needs Scott’s help to finish the basement apartment so that he can collect rental income to give his children the life they deserve.
Lisa has been waffling over creating an income suite for the last five years and has lost potentially $50,000 in income. If she doesn’t stop procrastinating and install an income suite in her basement, she risks both her own future as well as her mother's.
Lisa and Matt need Scott’s help to renovate their main floor apartment to allow Lisa’s disabled brother comfortable visits as well as appeal to month-to-month executive renters to generate untapped income.
In this one hour special, Scott revisits ten Income Property homeowners and their stunning renovations to find out how much cash they’ve collected and how it has transformed their lives. Throughout the show, a running tally adds up the rental income from three seasons of Income Property to find out exactly how much money these new landlords have collected. The total is unbelievable.
Martha and Darryl want to start a family but they’ve had much difficulty doing so. They urgently need to finish their upper unit apartment in order to rent it out and settle in downstairs so that they can reduce the emotional and financial stresses of starting a family.
Sabrina and Daryl need to reconfigure and update the lower apartment in their triplex -the bathroom is outside of the apartment in the corridor! They desperately need to resolve the privacy issue before they can attract the tenant they want and earn the income they need to keep on track with their financial and personal goals.
Claire and Ryan need to renovate their Granny flat in order to make it a legal apartment that they can rent to a non-family member. This rental income is critical make their monthly housing expenses.
Single mom Lori needs to do some serious maintenance work and upgrades to the main floor apartment before she can rent it to a responsible tenant who appreciates its inherent character. The rental income is essential for her to pay the bills and provide for her family.
Barb and Jamie started renovating three years ago, doing all of the work themselves. Since then, Jamie has been trying to complete the construction after hours and entirely on his own. They need to finish renovating the main floor apartment so that they can rent it and begin to recoup their over-budget renovation and three years of lost rental income.
Nancy needs to reconfigure the basement apartment in her bungalow in order to create a separate, self-contained apartment, which she can rent out to alleviate the burden of her monthly expenses as sole provider for her family.
Dale and Erin need help updating their basement apartment so they can pay off down debt and take the next step to finally ‘make it official’ – with a ring, a wedding and a family.
Kat and Al bought the house they were renting in. Due to a mould issue in the basement apartment it’s been gutted and is waiting to be refurbished. They need to finish the basement asap so they can rent it out and have their house pay for itself, as planned.
Manny & Jessica are both working long hours, plus they’ve been working on their partially renovated main floor apartment. More than a year later it remains completely un-rentable. Their mortgage financing is based on the income from this apartment, so it is essential that Manny and Jessica get this apartment finished for new tenants.
Melanie & Pavan discovered problems with the basement apartment while Pavan’s sister was living there. When she left over a year ago, they planned to soundproof and upgrade the out-dated unit. However, neither one of them is handy nor do they know where to start. They need help getting this project started and getting it finished.
Chris and Haelee lost a great tenant when a flood forced them to gut the basement apartment in their home. They need to re-construct the apartment and rent it out in order to get back on track with their long-term plans, which include, renting the whole house out and buying the home of their dreams.
Rachael and Steve are carrying big mortgage payments. They were counting on a basement apartment to supplement their income and future day care expenses but they have no time to renovate. As Scott starts the reno, he discovers a much needed repair that could be life-saving.
Brendan needs help to prioritize his renovation dollars to fix up this run-down, two level apartment so he can keep to his income property plan and pay down his 35 year mortgage.
Jasmine needs help to move this renovation forward so she can get the rental suite occupied, as it is the foundation of the financial plan that will pay for her son’s university education.
Carmen and Vanessa need to create an apartment in their basement so that they can afford the monthly mortgage payments while they find jobs and get established in their new careers.
Angie and Jung need to solve the basement apartment’s mysterious water problems so it can be renovated and rented and they can pay their mortgage and start their family.
Monica and Raphael need to upgrade their income property so they can pay the mortgage and costs of this triplex and eventually supplement their retirement income with this investment.
Rosalina and Arun are burnt out and need to finish their never-ending basement renovation so they can concentrate on finishing their own living space for their growing family.
Patricia and Manny need to create an apartment in the basement so that they can supplement Manny’s single income during Patricia’s maternity leave with their new twins.
Susan is running this house on a single income, she needs to turn her finished basement into an apartment to help to pay the bills and provide financial security for her family’s future.
Nelson and Sarah need to renovate this basement apartment to attract a good tenant so they can keep on top of their expenses while Sarah’s income ebbs and flows as she gets her new business off the ground, and to help fund the rest of their own renovations upstairs.
Naomi and Scot need to renovate the second floor apartment of their 5 unit apartment building so they can increase the rent which will help them to pay their huge mortgage, family loans and the high costs of running this building - sticking to their plans for the property will help maintain their friendly status as partners!
Reena and Kulvir need to update and rent their basement apartment so they can save to add a second story addition to their tiny home in order to make space for the family they’re planning!
Laura and George need to make improvements to the exterior and common spaces of their income property so that they can manage its maintenance on an ongoing basis, eventually raise the rents and reap their rewards, as this house becomes their retirement fund down the road.
David and Peter want to update & rent their main floor suite in anticipation of getting enough rent to cover their entire mortgage.
Sean needs to divide this single family home into two units so that he can live in the main floor apartment and rent the upper, in order to attain his goals of living simply, working smarter and paying off his mortgage faster.
In this one-hour special, Scott McGillivray counts down the top ten Income Property transformations. With each reno, we highlight the smart renovations that helped add incredible value to the property. The six figure value added to our number one reno will blow you away.
Cliff and Thyrza need a basement apartment in their bungalow but can’t agree on a renovation design. With help, this apartment will finally be completed and carry them into a future of lower mortgage costs while they re-establish careers and raise a family.
Carol is ready to overhaul her basement apartment that has hosted groups of students for years, but it’s out of her league. Leaving nothing untouched the new apartment is going from a heavy workload to money in her pocket.
Nadia and Gino need to finish what Gino started in the basement of their investment property so it can start making them money and they can take control of their financial future by paying off the mortgage faster.
Diana needs rental income. Creating a basement apartment will allow her and her two young sons to move downstairs short term while renting the main house until she can afford to move back upstairs and still make money from a rented basement suite.
Susan and Jeff want to renovate and rent the main floor/basement apartment to generate enough cash flow to buy a second investment property and keep the first one too.
Rob and Tricia are the first in their neighbourhood to consider creating an income suite. They believe their unused basement is a favourable bet that will help them save for their son’s education and their own retirement fund.
Having just gotten married and bought a house Tiffany and Jamie have stretched their finances. They see the income potential in their basement but are clueless on how to kick start this plan.
For newlyweds Eric and Rita, their house was love at first sight and they bought it on the spot. Second impressions, however, reveal extensive work is required to make a basement suite both livable and profitable.
Ross’ investment is a house that he wants to be his family home - later. For now he wants a main floor apartment to help pay the bills while he establishes his music career.
Josephine’s been frugal and it’s taken her all the way to home ownership. Having recently lost her job, she’s ready to give up her basement for an income suite to help balance her financial books.
Andrew’s taken apart a duplex to turn it back into his own single family home – and he wants this to make him money. Mending this drawn-out mess means Andrew’s got to lose the tools and gain some roommates.
Rui’s had enough bad luck and is ready to catch a break. Living with his kids downstairs and finally finishing the apartment upstairs will get Rui back in the game and back to playing with his kids.
Jerry and Amee just bought a house and are about to get married so why not tackle a renovation too? Adding an income suite to their basement will help fast track their family plans so they can have it all.
Marli & Toby are serial renters ready to become serious investors. They’ve borrowed a pretty penny from Marli’s parents over the years, and know that it’s time to start repaying the debt. Scott helps them decide between single-family homes with income potential, and an existing duplex.
Karen and Kevin are a twenty-something suburban couple totally in love, totally committed – and totally not on the same page. Kevin wants a real estate empire, and Karen wants nothing to do with it. Where Kevin sees opportunity, cash-flow, and excitement, Karen sees hardship, debt, and drama. Scott settles this couple’s differences, by showing them how to make a smart, wise, and most of all safe, investment.
Jeff and Kirsti are newlyweds living the big-city life: paying too-high rent for a small apartment in the sky, and relentlessly working 9 to 5. They want to become the couple that’s ahead of the pack, choosing work based on passion versus financial need. Scott shows this ambitious couple how to balance an investment property with a home - large enough to accommodate their expanding family.
Alison and Deirdre are sisters whose only thing in common is their DNA. They’re best friends, confidantes, and partners in crime, but most of all – nothing alike. Alison wants to buy her very own income property, but Deirdre thinks it’ll be a hassle, and discourages the whole thing. Scott helps Alison approach her purchase as a investor versus emotional homeowner. It’s about practicality and functionality, and of course - some sibling rivalry.
Dan and Tania are a young couple determined to leave their parents’ suburban homes in exchange for the big city. They need to find a home with multiple units, so that they can afford to live where they like to play.
Kuo Bao and Megan are a twenty-something couple living and loving life in the big city. This ambitious couple is determined to grow a portfolio of investment properties together, in order to support their aging parents throughout retirement. With a lofty goal of supporting themselves and two sets of parents, Scott shows them how to find the right house to achieve their financial goals.
Andrew and Chris are life-long buddies each living in the suburbs of the big city. They have big dreams of using a portfolio of shared income properties to retire at age 55. Scott shares his first-hand advice with these rookie investors. He helps build the foundation for the boys’ business, so that it maintains financial success – and most importantly – their friendship.
Stephanie and Elyse are a cop and paramedic thinking ahead. They have big dreams of securing their financial future together, and have chosen real estate as their investment of choice. Scott shows them how to find a dedicated income property to best invest in their future - STAT.
Mary and Bridge dream of comfortably retiring to the great outdoors, without having to worry about money. They need to find a family home with basement apartment potential to fund their retirement dreams. Scott shows them how to make a wise investment in the country, while maintaining the balance between their dream home and a hot rental property.
Marko and Jackie are an urban couple who want to take control of their financial future. Jackie already owns an income property, so Marko is desperate to get into the game.
Jason and Peky are an ultra-energetic 21st century couple. They’re married, expecting a child, and are ready to buy their first income property – all at once. As they save money for their growing family, they can’t spare a single penny to start repaying Peky’s monumental student debt. Scott shows them the value in the fixer-upper properties that they can afford, and helps them find the perfect basement apartment to kickstart their lives together.
Mike and Vita are successful professionals, but when it comes to the world of income properties, they’re on brand new turf. They want to purchase a dedicated rental property with long term value. Scott guides this couple on how to find the right house in the right neighbourhood.
At 34 years old, Sarah and Milo have big dreams of saying sayonara to their jobs by the time they’re 45. Scott shows them the difference between what makes a house a good home, and what makes a house a good investment. It’s a race against time for these two, who know that without Scott’s help, their current rut will remain their permanent routine.
Michael and Karen have a beautiful baby boy and a nice house in the suburbs. The only problem is that they never see each other because of Karen's two hour commute. They want to move downtown but need a home with an income property in order to afford it. Scott helps them decide between two homes right downtown, and a newer home just outside the downtown core.
After suffering the sudden and tragic loss of her husband, Deb decides she wants to help her daughter Sarah and her son-in-law Matt buy a home with an income property to start them on the right foot. Mom will live in the suite until she gets back on her feet, then Matt and Sarah will rent it out down the road. Scott and the trio tour a new build, a bungalow, and a 2-story home with student rental potential.
Bryan and Marissa have been living with Marissa's mom for six years. They've saved up and now they want to buy an income property where they can live for now, and count on as an investment down the road, all with their wedding on the horizon. Scott helps them choose between a downtown duplex, a recently renovated duplex, and a beautiful suburban home.
Ann-Marie and Scott have big dreams of traveling the world, and to help finance their adventures, they need to invest in an income property. Scott helps them choose between a downtown condo, a house with student rental potential, and a 2-unit bungalow.
Jen and Brock dream of buying a home downtown, but it needs to have an income property if they want to afford it. Scott shows them a 100-year-old row house, a single-family home, and an east end duplex; before sky-high housing prices threaten to scare them away from buying altogether.
Erin needs to move out of her cramped condo so that she can have more space and a yard for her dogs. She wants her home and her finances to be princess perfect, so she needs a house with income property potential. Scott and Erin's friend Alana help her choose between two bungalows in the city, and beautiful suburban home.
Sarah and Jim are blending their families, and together they have five daughters to put through college. They're gearing up for an expensive future with an ambitious investment plan to buy four income properties in five years. Scott helps them decide between a detached back-split, a tenanted semi-detached bungalow, and a single family home.
Nick and Karen are trying to start a family. They want to upsize from their condo, but to afford the house of their dreams, it has to have an income property. While they wait for the stork to arrive, Scott shows them a Victorian Triplex, an American Colonial home, and a Tudor-style home.
After attempting a career change, Joseph fell into serious financial trouble. He needs to downsize to a smaller home with an income property so he can pay down his looming debts. Scott shows Joseph and his brother a detached two-story home, a semi-detached bungalow, and a split-level duplex.
Sidra has sacrificed and saved. Now she's ready to invest all of it into an income property. With Sidra's father along for the ride, Scott shows them three very different investment strategies in the form of a purpose built duplex, an Edwardian semi-detached, and a renovated bungalow.
David and Lucia are planning a big wedding and they want to buy their first home. They're paying for it all on their own, so they need an income property to make it all work. Scott takes this young ambitious couple to see a classic bungalow, a side-split and a contemporary bungalow.
Grant and Eve need to find a home with rental suite so that they can fund their annual $10,000 trips to Australia to visit Grant’s family and hometown. They need Scott’s help to make sure that they secure their finances in such a way that they feel safe and confident in their new roles as landlords.
Allan & Nasreen need to find a home with income suite to supplement Nasreen’s income as she leaves the workforce and starts her own reiki healing business. This property will be both Allan and Nasreen’s first foray into homeownership, so they’re relying on Scott to help them find and renovate the perfect property, which will play triple duty as their home, a source of income, and a space to grow their business.
Nicole and Michelle need to find and renovate a dedicated income property in order to repay Michelle’s student debt, while making a joint investment to secure both of their financial futures like their late mother would have wanted.
Cory and Julie need to find and renovate a home with basement apartment so that they can successfully invest in real estate - on their third try. They need Scott to not only crunch the numbers for them during the house hunt, but also to reel them in during the renovation of the home that they opt to purchase.
Rodrigo and Ana need to find and renovate their first dedicated income property so that they can fund opening an orphanage in Rodrigo’s native Ecuador. In order for them to afford a home in an expensive urban city, Ana’s parents will invest their retirement savings into funding this property.
Cheryl and Amreed desperately want to start their lives together, but the only way that they can afford to lay down roots with their own property is to buy one with a rental apartment. They’ll use the apartment to supplement their mortgage and monthly household bills, while repaying Cheryl’s student loans, and finally living under one roof.
Lysa was downsized from her job, so she needs to sell her current home to find and renovate a house with income suite to help supplement her income until her new business can sustain itself. She believes the opportunity to work with Scott will not only alleviate her financial stresses, but will finally provide her with the freedom to follow her dreams and become personally-fulfilled.
Robert and Stephanie need to find and renovate a house with a basement apartment so that they can make up for the time and money lost during the two years that Rob was unable to work as he awaited his immigration papers. They literally cannot afford to fall further behind, so they need to make sure that they get this project right on the first try.
Jamie needs to find a home with an income suite that he can renovate and rent in order to supplement his irregular salary enough to keep producing documentary films. Jamie has never purchased real estate before. After witnessing his mother’s successes with commercial real estate, Jamie is keenly interested in pursuing the same kind of property with Scott’s help and wisdom.
Miranda and Fab need to find and renovate a dedicated investment property so that they can fulfill their mutual dream of retiring at 55 years old. They’re smart enough to know that “Freedom 55” won’t happen unless they can figure out a way to supplement their incomes enough to stop working, which is why they have their minds set on real estate. They need Scott’s help to find and renovate their first of many income properties so that they can quickly “take over the suburbs as land baron and baroness.”
Aaron and Jessica need to find and renovate a house with an income suite so that Aaron can move out of his parent’s house, and help financially-sustain a household for the very first time. He and Jessica want to start a family, make a joint investment, and live happily ever after.
Sherief and Christine need to find a house with an income suite so that they can afford to move their four children under 7 years of age into a bigger home. Christine won’t be able to return to the workforce for another four years, and Sherief already works “all day long”. They need Scott’s help to find a large home with a basement apartment that they can rent to supplement all of the additional costs that come with a larger home.
Yoni and Shannon need to find a home with an income suite so that they can afford their dream lives in the city. They’re ready to sell both their condo and their failed income property in order to afford the down payment on their dream home. They want to buy into a “forever home” neighborhood, so they know they’ll need a basement apartment in order to afford it.
Adrian and Jennifer need to find a home with an income suite so that they can repay the debt they’ve accumulated while planning their wedding. They know that they’re beginning their lives together on the wrong financial foot, so they’re anxious to find a home with an income suite so that they can dig themselves out of debt while helping secure their joint financial future.
Alexis and Craig need to find and renovate a house with a basement apartment so that they can afford to become homeowners for the first time. They want to get rid of their matching college-like apartments, and live together for the first time - while both making their very first foray into homeownership. They long for a chunk of real estate to call their own, but just can’t afford it without a rental apartment to supplement their monthly expenses.
Paul and Angela are a fun-loving couple who want to buy a commercial building to run their doggie boutique. To save up enough money, they want to reno their single-family rental home into two units. Scott McGillivray present two options for their upper floors: a basic two-bedroom vs. a souped-up two-bedroom with rooftop deck.
New lovebirds, Andrew and Maria, just bought their first home on the same street where Andrew’s dad was raised. But for this young couple to afford a mortgage, they need to reno their second floor into it’s own apartment. Scott McGillivray presents two options for their upper floor: a two-bedroom vs. a three-bedroom.
Vic needs to pay for his mother’s pricey retirement residence by converting her old apartment into a money-making income property that would make her proud. Scott McGillivray presents two options for his main floor: a one-bedroom revamp vs. a two-bedroom rebuild.
Nellie and Joe have two teenaged kids to put through college. To make some extra cash, they just bought their first income property. Scott McGillivray presents two options for their unfinished basement: a two-bedroom build vs. a three-bedroom build.
Jeff and Lee plan to fund their retirement with multiple income properties - and they’re even willing to live in their basement to save extra money. Scott McGillivray presents two options for their unfinished basement: a one-bedroom vs. a two-bedroom.
New parents, Leanne and Richard, want to start a college fund for their baby boy. Leanne’s sister, Michelle, teams up with the couple to invest in real estate. Scott McGillivray presents two options for their unfinished basement: a one-bedroom vs. a one-bedroom plus den.
Three sisters, Liza, Mary, and Stella team up to transform Liza’s basement into a retirement apartment for their aging parents. Scott McGillivray presents two options for the space: a one-bedroom vs. a two-bedroom layout.
Kathy, a high school teacher, is ready to move out of her parents’ house for the first time. With her sister in tow, she's needs to build an income property to ease her into homeownership expenses. Scott McGillivray presents two options for the side-split: a one-bedroom vs. a two-bedroom.
Jen and Paul need to build a basement apartment to repay the $82,000 debt incurred by the renovation of their disaster home. But there’s a catch: Jen will only go through another renovation, if her old high school friend, Scott McGillivray, is the contractor.
Leah and Stew are ready to grow up and move out of Leah’s mom’s house. They want to renovate the main floor of their house to bring in extra cash to cover their first mortgage. Scott McGillivray presents two options: a two-bedroom vs. three-bedroom.
Foster parents, Rob and Heidi, need to renovate their basement into apartment to safely ease their foster sons into adulthood.
Sisters, Kelly and Nancy, need to renovate their mom’s basement into an apartment to get rid of the mold - and help mom afford the mortgage.
Roz, a television personality, and Katherine, a photographer, need a retreat from the limelight. To help them afford a country cottage, they need to transform the dated space into an upscale rental retreat. Scott McGillivray presents two options for the property: a cosmetic update vs. a major overhaul.
Rebecca and Stew traded in the city for an artisan lifestyle in the country. To fund their new lives, they need to cash in on local tourism with a vacation property. Scott McGillivray presents two options for their property: build a B&B within their home vs. convert their freestanding art gallery into an apartment.
Andrea and Mike want to build a portfolio of vacation rentals. To save up for their second property, they need to transform their humble waterfront cottage into a place that makes money year-round. Scott McGillivray presents two options for the property: one that upgrades the interior vs. one that extends outdoor space.
Anne and Jody bought a cottage duplex for their young family. To afford the mortgage, they need to renovate and rent one half of it. Scott McGillivray presents two options: a cosmetic upgrade vs. a cosmetic upgrade with higher-end finishes.
Helene is an actress who needs to make money from her home because acting gigs can be unpredictable and infrequent.
Kat and Andrew need to rent their main floor to fund fertility treatments. They want children as quickly as possible so Kat can have preventive surgeries to reduce her risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers.
Dany, a firefighter, and his fiance of seven years, Genevieve, need rental income to retire early and travel the world.
Sheri and Dan need extra cash to pay for the extracurricular activities of their three young sons. They want to provide the boys with the very best - and that starts with hockey.
Michael and Kristine need rental income for financial security while they both work for the same solar energy startup.
Ashley and Tyler, a young urban couple, need to renovate their uninhabitable rental property because they have big dreams of supplementing their retirement with real estate.
Kim, a police officer and veterinarian, wants to build an apartment in her basement where she can live while renting out her main floor. She’ll use the extra money to pay down her mortgage so she can retire in 10 years and volunteer in Mexico.
Asad, a stage hypnotist, needs to rent out his condo while he’s away performing so he can make extra money to develop a broadway show.
Award-winning musician, Justin Rutledge, needs to renovate and rent out his waterfront cabin to supplement his irregular income.
Shannon and Noah need to reno and rent out their multi-building vacation property to make a dent in their mortgage before enjoying it themselves.
Paddy needs to reno and rent his vacation home to repay $300,000 of debt from a bad business deal.
Jon and Kate need to reno their vacation rental so it starts making money - especially now that they have a four-week old baby.
Edray and Jessica need to renovate and rent their vacation property to save up for a wedding.
Carla and her husband, Carl, need to reno and rent their family vacation home so that they can travel the world while keeping the property in the family for their two grown sons to enjoy.
Real estate investor, Dan, needs to renovate his worst-performing vacation rental to make a profitable investment.
Sisters Jen and Elana need to reno and rent their vacation property so they can keep it for the long haul to care for their mom once she retires next door.
With her dad, Ron, by her side, Caitlyn needs to reno and rent her primary residence in cottage country so she can afford a home as a single lady.
Nuala and David need to renovate and rent their lakefront property so they can afford to carry it after baby #4 arrives in five months.
Barry and his girlfriend, Jenn, need to rent Barry’s lakeside property to help put his kids through school, so he and Jenn can start to save for a home together.
Mother and daughter duo, Lynne and Heather, need to renovate and rent their vacation home so that they don't lose a family property for the second time.
Alex and Casey need to reno and rent out their lake house to meet their mortgage payments because they bought it before they could comfortably afford it.
After an unexpected health crisis, Astrid and Sheldon need to renovate and rent their lake house to make their vacation dreams an immediate reality.
