Income Property - Episode Guide

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Michael and Kristine need rental income for financial security while they both work for the same solar energy startup.

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.

Dany, a firefighter, and his fiance of seven years, Genevieve, need rental income to retire early and travel the world.

Helene is an actress who needs to make money from her home because acting gigs can be unpredictable and infrequent.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Foster parents, Rob and Heidi, need to renovate their basement into an apartment to safely ease their foster sons into adulthood.

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.

Kathy, a high school teacher, is ready to move out of her parents’ house for the first time. With her sister in tow, she 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.

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.

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.
 

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.

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.
 

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.”

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.
 

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.
 

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. 

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.
 

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.

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. 

Joseph needs to “downsize” to a fixer-upper property with income suite that he can rent out to lower his monthly mortgage payments, while reducing his debt load from years of paramedic training, and trying to carry a mortgage on a single-income. He needs Scott’s help to find and renovate a property for one “last shot at independence” before he has to move in with his parents at 40 years old.

Sarah and Jim need to find an investment property to help put their five daughters through college. They’re both anxious to bite the bullet, so they need Scott to reel them in to make sure their first investment is a smart one.

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Erin needs to find a house with basement apartment so that she can afford to ditch her condo and get into the expensive housing market. She refuses to put her dreams of homeownership on hold any longer, and anxiously wants Scott to be her wingman to find “the one” perfect home. 

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Jen and Brock are urbanites that live by the motto, “go big or go home”.  With the purchase of a property, they will become first-time homeowners, first-time landlords, and first-time renovators all at the same time. They need Scott to show them how to make the most of their limited funds, to invest in a house, while building a great rental apartment in the city’s hottest neighbourhood.

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Marissa and Bryan need to find a house with income suite so that they can afford to carry their own mortgage and move out of mom’s house.  Without Scott’s help, these two won’t be able to strategically find a way into the pricey housing market – or even worse – will start their married lives together rooming next to mom.

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Sarah and Matt need to find a house with basement apartment, so that Sarah’s mom can live with them after the death of her husband.  These three need Scott to show them how to balance three opinions, when you only have one house to buy.

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Michael and Karen need to find an urban house with basement apartment so that they can afford to move into the city and reduce Karen’s 2-hour commute to work.  Without Scott’s help, they know that they’ll be stuck in the ‘burbs – or even worse – Karen will miss out on precious family time with their baby boy.

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Allan and Nasreen need to find a home with an 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. 

Karen and Nick need to find a house with income suite so that they can afford their dream lives in the city. They have big dreams, and need Scott’s help to seize clever real estate and renovation opportunities in order to afford their ideal lives.

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Sidra needs to find an investment property so that she can honour the hard work and sacrifice of her parents, while also fulfilling her secret desire to become a contractor.  Without Scott’s help, Sidra fears she won’t become a successful real estate investor, or even worse, won’t be able to show her parents that all of their hard work and sacrifice paid off.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Income Property helps struggling homeowners make money by renovating a rental unit in their home.  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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 mothers.

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.

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.

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.

Laura & Peter need to convert the existing professional office space in the basement into a stunning apartment suitable for their cool neighbourhood in order to take control of their spiralling debt and mortgage payments.  Without the apartment Laura and Peter will have to face the fact they cannot afford the house and will have to sell.

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.

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.

Jeremy and Angie need to renovate their dilapidated basement apartment with Income Property help because they desperately need the income.  If they don’t rent it out they will forgo the dream of Angie staying to raise their young son.

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 39! Scott will help set Lise on the path to financial freedom…  

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.

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. 

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. 

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

With first time homeowner budgets in mind and clever design ideas, Scott will deliver smart and simple rental suites.

Income Property is back for a second season with a new set of first time homeowners and their shared goal: to add an income suite in their home to help out with the mortgage payments and increase the value of their home sweet home.

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. 

Victoria and Evan are young, smart and ambitious.  2 years ago, the pair started a business together with offices in 2 separate cities. But when the lines between work and home became blurry, Victoria and Evan decided to buy a property to get a greater return on their investment. The building has an apartment they can rent out to help pay the bills but it needs a lot of work - Scott will help them figure it out.

 

Marsha and Ellwood married 4 years ago bringing two kids each to their blended home and a future with three college educations  to consider... They also bought a new house with a separate apartment that needs a good reno before it can be rented out. Could this apartment be a new home for their eldest daughter  AND  a long-term solution to their financial challenges?  Scott is going to show them how to do it.

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. Two years later the tenant has moved out, the apartment has fallen into disrepair, is illegal, and is not up to the standards of their upscale neighbourhood.  In order to get the rent they need to afford their mortgage, Brad and Nikki need Scott’s help to create a legal apartment that can compete with the rest of the high-demand condo units in their area.

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.  Unfortunately, neither Shawn or Sarah have a clue what it takes to upgrade their suite into a legal apartment that will command top rental income, and they don’t have time to find out.

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.  Instead of fixing the mess, Sean chose to tackle the work in the rest of the house, resulting in a year long basement vacancy.  To add to the pressure, Sean started a new job AND proposed to his girlfriend, Ania.  Not only do Sean and Ania need to fix this rental property to help pay for their mortgage, but they also need it to pay for a big wedding.

Samantha and Andrew were smart enough to buy their first home with a fully functioning basement apartment already built-in.  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.  Now Samantha is between jobs and they are desperate to take some pressure off of their finances.  Fixing up this existing income suite seems the obvious solution, but it’s going to take a lot of work and some brilliant design ideas.

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.  Money pressure, time pressure, and on top of it all, there’s a girlfriend who is waiting to move in…

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.  Scott suggests some green solutions that will save them money in the short-term and ultimately bring in more money in the long run.

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.  Problem is, it’s going to take all 15 days to get it up to a standard that their renter and her 7-year-old daughter can move into.

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. But with a demanding new job, lots of travel and new interests, Peter hasn’t gotten around to getting that basement ready and rented out. He would like his rental suite to give him security and the freedom to make a career change down the road – to maybe even fly solo. 

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.  Kathryn and Jay need an income suite to increase the value of the house in the marketplace and generate the income to pay the mortgage in full so they can start saving for a bigger home.

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.  This 100-year-old Victorian semi-detached used to be a rooming house.  The bubbly couple got rid of most of the evidence from the previous apartments, but are now left with some holes here, a crack there and the potential for an income property that’s going nowhere.