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SHORT-TERM RENTAL HUB

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A short-term rental (STR) is any residential rental offered for less than 90 consecutive
days.

This includes platforms such as:
● Airbnb
● VRBO
● Booking.com
● Direct booking websites

In British Columbia, operating a short-term rental requires:
● Municipal business license
● Provincial registration (as per BC legislation)
● Compliance with local zoning & strata bylaws (if applicable)
Operating without proper licensing may result in fines.

Find out exactly how much your property could earn.

Stop guessing. Book a free, 15-minute Revenue Assessment. We’ll analyze your specific property, compare it to local STR data, and give you a realistic monthly income projection.

2026 FIFA World Cup: A Major Revenue Opportunity.

Vancouver FIFA Hosting Period

June 13 – July 7, 2026

Host Venue: BC Place, Vancouver

What This Means for Property Owners
● Major international event
● Global tourism surge
● High hotel occupancy
● Significant nightly rate increases

Market Indicators (Based on Previous Global Events)

Hotel nightly rates during major tournaments:
$800 – $1,500+ per night● Expected visitors to Vancouver during event window:
Estimated 300,000+ incremental visitors
● FIFA World Cup global attendance (last tournament):
3+ million attendees overallShort-term rentals historically outperform long-term rental income during major global
events.This is a rare, time-sensitive opportunity for homeowners who qualify.

City-Level Short-Term Rental Overview

Each municipality has different rules. Below is a high-level summary:

If strata bylaws prohibit short-term rentals, operation is not permitted — regardless of
city approval.

Property Type Consideration

A) Detached Houses

Generally easier approval process if:● It is your principal residence
● Zoning permits STR
● You provide proof of residency:

B) Strata Properties (Condos & Townhomes)

Biggest barrier: Strata Bylaws
Before considering short-term rental:
✔ Review bylaws
✔ Confirm STR is permitted
✔ Obtain strata authorization
If strata prohibits short-term rentals, operation is not legally possible.

Short-Term vs Long-Term Rental Comparison

Category

Income Potential

Flexibility

Control Over Property

Workload

Regulation Complexity

Ability To Sell

Short Term Rental

Higher (If Optimized)

Very High

High

High

High

Flexible

Long Term Rental

Stable But Capped

Very Low

Limited

Low

Moderate

Complicated with tenant

Long Term Rental – Pros

✔ Stable income
✔ Less daily involvement
✔ Lower operational demand

Long-Term Rental – Cons

✘ Limited flexibility
✘ Harder to sell property with tenant
✘ Lower income ceiling

Short-Term Rental – Pros

✔ Higher earning potential
✔ Full calendar control
✔ Personal use flexibility
✔ Strong event-based upside (FIFA, concerts, conferences)

Short-Term Rental – Cons

✘ Regulation complexity
✘ Requires 24/7 guest communication
✘ Cleaning coordination
✘ Pricing optimization required

Why Professional Management Matters

Operating a compliant, profitable short-term rental requires:

Licensing & Regulatory Guidance

● Provincial registration
● Municipal licensing
● Strata coordination

Dynamic Pricing Strategy

● High season vs low season optimization
● Event-based rate surge management
● Occupancy vs revenue balance

Professional Listing Creation

● Optimized photography
● SEO-optimized description
● Platform compliance

24/7 Guest Communication

● Pre-booking screening
● Check-in coordination
● Emergency response

Cleaning & Operations

● Professional turnover coordination

● Supply restocking
● Quality control

Damage & Claim Handling

● Guest dispute resolution
● Platform mediation
● Documentation & recovery assistance

Multi-Platform Expansion

● Airbnb
● VRBO
● Booking.com
● Direct booking integration

Thinking about converting your property to a short-term rental?

Before listing, make sure:

✔ You qualify under BC regulations
✔ Your strata permits it
✔ You understand municipal requirements

Orca Realty’s Short-Term Rental Division provides:
● Regulatory guidance
● Revenue projection
● Full-service management
● Event-based strategy planning

Contact us for a compliance & revenue assessment.

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