{"id":1259,"date":"2026-03-06T02:11:31","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:11:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exponentialrealty.ca\/blog\/?p=1259"},"modified":"2026-03-06T02:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:17:12","slug":"march-2026-real-estate-stats-comments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exponentialrealty.ca\/blog\/march-2026-real-estate-stats-comments\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2026 Real Estate stats\/comments"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Should You Buy a 1 Bedroom or a 2 Bedroom Condo as an Investment?<\/h2>\n

A Simple Brentwood Example<\/em><\/p>\n

This is one of the most common questions I hear from clients looking to purchase their first investment property.<\/p>\n

The answer isn\u2019t always straightforward. A\u00a01 bedroom unit may generate stronger cash flow<\/strong>, while a\u00a02 bedroom unit often has greater long term appreciation potential<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

When evaluating a real estate investment, we typically look at two key factors:<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Cash flow<\/strong>
\n\u2022\u00a0Future appreciation<\/strong><\/p>\n

In general, we don\u2019t recommend short term flipping. Real estate tends to perform better when held\u00a0at least 5 to 10 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

To illustrate the difference, let\u2019s walk through a simplified example from a 15 year old complex near Brentwood Mall.<\/p>\n

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What This Shows<\/h2>\n

The\u00a01 bedroom unit generally produces stronger cash flow<\/strong>, simply because the purchase price is lower relative to the rent.<\/p>\n

However, the\u00a02 bedroom unit may have stronger long term appreciation potential<\/strong>\u00a0because the asset value is higher.<\/p>\n

For example, if prices increase\u00a010%<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

1 bedroom
\n$500,000 \u2192 $550,000
\nGain =\u00a0$50,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

2 bedroom
\n$700,000 \u2192 $770,000
\nGain =\u00a0$70,000<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tenant Profile Matters<\/h2>\n

Another factor investors often overlook is\u00a0the type of tenants each unit attracts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

1 Bedroom Units<\/strong><\/p>\n

These units typically attract
\n\u2022 Singles
\n\u2022 Young couples without children<\/p>\n

Turnover tends to be\u00a0higher<\/strong>, as tenants may move when their life stage changes.<\/p>\n

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2 Bedroom Units<\/strong><\/p>\n

These units usually attract
\n\u2022 Small families
\n\u2022 Professionals sharing<\/p>\n

Tenants often\u00a0stay longer<\/strong>, which can provide more stability.<\/p>\n

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The Most Important Factor: Location<\/h2>\n

Regardless of whether you choose a\u00a01 bedroom or 2 bedroom<\/strong>, one factor consistently matters the most:<\/p>\n

Location.<\/strong><\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

A\u00a02 bedroom in a less desirable location<\/strong>
\nvs
\nA\u00a01 bedroom in a prime location<\/strong><\/p>\n

In most cases, the\u00a0better location tends to perform better over time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

Both 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units can work well as investments. It ultimately depends on your\u00a0budget, cash flow expectations, and long term goals<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But regardless of the unit type, the most important thing is choosing a property with\u00a0strong fundamentals in the right location<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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