Calgary investment properties, done properly.
Legal basement suites, duplexes and cash-flow homes. Rana Matturi helps Calgary investors find, analyse and buy rental properties with clear numbers and no fluff.
The five-point check
- Permit and City records match the suite
- Separate entrance and proper egress windows
- Fire separation, smoke and CO alarms
- Lender and insurer are comfortable with it
- Rent, vacancy and expenses are realistic
Three property types that work for Calgary investors.
Every property is judged on its numbers first and its looks second.
Legal basement suite homes
Detached or semi-detached homes with a permitted suite, so the second income is on solid ground with lenders and insurers.
Duplexes
Two units, two rents. A strong way to build cash flow, or to live in one side and rent the other.
Suite-potential homes
Layouts that could support a legal suite later, with the cost and City requirements worked out before you commit.
Numbers first. Always.
A simple process so you know exactly where you stand at every step.
Set the goal
Cash flow, long-term growth or house-hacking. The goal decides the search.
Run the numbers
Rent, vacancy, expenses and financing, walked through deal by deal.
Verify the suite
Permits, City records, inspection and insurance checked before you waive conditions.
Close and hand off
Smooth possession, plus introductions to trusted trades and lenders.
Straight talk from an investor-minded REALTOR®.
Rana focuses on investment properties in Calgary: detached homes, legal suites and duplexes. You get plain-English advice, honest numbers and a clear view of the risks, backed by eXp Realty, one of the largest brokerages in the world.
- Investment-first advice, not a sales pitch
- Legal suite and permit checks built into every search
- Global network through eXp Realty and GREM
Buy or sell anywhere
Relocating, or investing from another city or country? See how the eXp and GREM network connects you with trusted agents worldwide.
Straight answers.
What is a legal basement suite in Calgary?
A legal suite is a secondary suite that has the required City of Calgary permits and meets safety and building requirements, such as a separate entrance, egress windows and fire separation. Always ask for the permit and confirm it with the City.
Can I rent out a basement suite that is not legal?
It carries real risks, including insurance, safety, lender and resale issues. Rana can help you weigh the cost of legalizing a suite against the price of the home.
How much down payment do I need for an investment property?
It depends on the lender, the property type and whether you will live in one of the units. A mortgage broker can confirm your numbers, and Rana can connect you with one.
What is the BRRRR strategy?
BRRRR stands for buy, renovate, rent, refinance and repeat. It aims to recycle your capital into the next property, but it only works when the purchase price, renovation cost, appraisal and lender rules line up.
Do you help investors who live outside Calgary?
Yes. Rana works with out-of-town and international investors, and the eXp Realty and GREM network can connect you with agents in other markets. See the global network page for details.
This page is general information, not financial, tax or legal advice. Figures and outcomes vary by property and market. Speak with a mortgage broker, accountant and lawyer before investing.
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