Acquire property management firms with AUM-based recurring management fee revenue across BC. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for property management acquisitions throughout Burnaby and Metro Vancouver.
Property management companies generate recurring management fee revenue — typically 8-12% of gross rents on residential, lower on commercial — without the capital risk of owning real estate. Well-run firms are highly scalable and extremely sticky. The regulatory layer (BC Real Estate Council, trust accounting, strata management licensing) creates a defensible moat.
Burnaby is the second-largest city in Metro Vancouver and one of the strongest SMB acquisition markets in BC. Lower lease costs than Vancouver, strong commercial density (Metrotown, Brentwood, Lougheed Town Centre, Edmonds), and excellent residential density support a wide range of acquisition targets.
Metro Vancouver's rental market — some of the highest rents in Canada, strong strata and condo density, low vacancy — creates an extremely favourable environment for property management firms. BC-specific trust accounting, Residential Tenancy Act compliance, and RECBC managing broker requirements create a meaningful regulatory moat that discourages new entrants.
Typical Price Range
$250k - $2M
SDE Range
$100k - $500k
Earnings Multiple
2x - 4x SDE× SDE
Working Capital
2-3 weeks of cost
BizBuy.ca actively works Burnaby acquisitions in all four town centres. We have direct broker relationships, lawyer introductions, and lender contacts specifically for Burnaby commercial corridors.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Burnaby property managements are worth looking at.