What are apartment investors looking for today, and how do different markets across Western Canada compare?

In this episode, Curtis Way of the RMS Group is joined by Brad Gingerich, Senior Managing Director with Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), one of Western Canada's leading multifamily brokerage teams.

Brad shares insights from decades of experience helping buyers, sellers, investors, and institutions acquire and dispose of apartment properties across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and British Columbia.

The conversation explores how different markets are performing, what drives investor demand, and why Alberta continues to attract attention from developers and multifamily investors.

Topics include:

• Apartment market conditions across Western Canada
• The impact of rent controls in Manitoba and other provinces
• Cap rates and investor expectations in today's market
• Why Saskatchewan remains a unique investment opportunity
• Migration trends and how population growth impacts housing demand
• The evolution of apartment design and tenant expectations
• Condo-quality rentals and the rise of lifestyle amenities
• Why developers are building larger projects than ever before
• Challenges facing new developers entering the market
• The importance of scale, financing, and long-term planning
• How apartment ownership creates wealth over time
• What investors are looking for in today's multifamily market

Brad also discusses how tenant expectations have changed dramatically over the last decade, from in-suite laundry and smart-home technology to fitness facilities, co-working spaces, social lounges, and condo-quality finishes.

Whether you're an investor, developer, property owner, or someone considering your first multifamily project, this episode provides valuable insight into the realities of apartment investing and development across Western Canada.

One theme emerges throughout the discussion: successful multifamily investing is about understanding people, understanding markets, and creating housing that tenants genuinely want to call home.

To learn more about the RMS Group, please visit: https://rms-group.ca/

This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca