Return on investment (ROI) in real estate measures the percentage gain relative to the investment cost, helping investors compare opportunities. ROI can be calculated using the cost method or the out-of-pocket method, with leverage often boosting returns. Good ROI varies by property type, risk, and market conditions, with benchmarks like capitalization rates and treasury yields guiding expectations. Investors must weigh ROI against risks, effort, and alternatives before investing.

Vancouver approved over 12,500 new housing units in 2025, surpassing its target of 8,300 and provincial requirements. Most approvals were rental units, totaling 10,277, well above targets, while condo approvals lagged at 901 units. Below-market social housing approvals were below target, with only 719 units approved. Over 3,000 rental and social housing units were completed, marking the best rental housing year in 40 years. Economic uncertainty poses challenges for sustaining construction.

Average asking rents in Canada dropped 5.3% in March, marking the largest decline in nearly five years and the 18th consecutive year-over-year decrease. Rents averaged $2,008, down 1.1% from February. Higher vacancy rates and economic uncertainty have shifted the market in renters' favor, with landlords offering incentives. Vacancy rates may exceed 3% in 2026, the first time in a decade. Rent declines were steepest in B.C. and Alberta, while some provinces saw rent increases.