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Buy an investment property. Leave the hosting to NorthSTR.

Find your property with Dennis Williams, a licensed Ontario real-estate agent. Leave the guest operation to NorthSTR.

If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease.

Start the conversation before you buy.

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Illustrative woodland cottage exterior; not a NorthSTR-managed property

The corporate lease arrangement

  • Find the right property

    Start with Dennis and NorthSTR.

  • Agree the corporate lease

    Both purchase conditions apply.

  • Leave the hosting to us

    We handle the agreed guest operation.

How the roles fit together.

Dennis helps you find the property

Discuss your location, purchase plans and property requirements with Dennis. He can help identify potential properties for you and NorthSTR to assess.

NorthSTR becomes the tenant

If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease. The agreed lease sets out the rent, term, permitted use and responsibilities.

NorthSTR handles guest operations

You own the property. NorthSTR runs the approved guest stays under the lease, including bookings, guest communication and day-to-day hosting. Ownership costs and remaining owner responsibilities are discussed separately.

See the purchase and lease process · Discuss what makes a property fit

How the process works.

  1. Discuss your plans.

    Start with your target area, type of property and timing.

  2. Search with Dennis.

    Identify candidate properties through the agreed real-estate representation arrangement.

  3. Get NorthSTR's property assessment.

    Confirm whether the specific property is an ideal fit and discuss the proposed rent, lease term, permitted use and responsibilities before you commit to buying.

  4. Complete the qualifying purchase and lease.

    Coordinate purchase and lease documentation for the approved property. The exact sequence and start date must be agreed for that transaction.

  5. Let NorthSTR run the guest operation.

    NorthSTR handles the hosting work described in the agreement; you remain the property owner.

Which purchases qualify for the investor lease?

If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease.

Both conditions apply:

  • You buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal for its operation.
  • Dennis Williams acts as your real-estate agent for the purchase.

A purchase through Dennis alone does not make every property suitable. Contact NorthSTR before buying to establish the fit and agree the property-specific lease terms. Agreed lease rent is not a guaranteed investment return.

What makes a property a fit?

These are topics to discuss for the particular property:

  • Location and the team's ability to operate and service it.
  • Permitted use and any property-specific restrictions.
  • Layout, condition, access, utilities and readiness for the intended stays.
  • Furnishing and preparation needs and who pays for them.
  • Proposed rent and responsibilities under the lease.
Explore where NorthSTR considers properties

Meet Dennis Williams.

Dennis Williams, real-estate agent helping NorthSTR investors

Dennis Williams is a licensed Ontario real-estate agent who helps prospective investors find properties suited to NorthSTR's model. He brings real-estate and hospitality experience to the search, while NorthSTR assesses each property's fit.

Meet Dennis and explore his property-sourcing role

A few helpful answers

Questions before you buy.

Can I buy a property with NorthSTR as the intended tenant?

Yes. Dennis Williams can help you find a property for NorthSTR to assess. If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease. Start the assessment before you buy.

Is Dennis a licensed real-estate agent?

Dennis Williams is a licensed Ontario real-estate agent who helps prospective investors find properties suited to NorthSTR's model. His NorthSTR profile explains his role in the property search.

Does every property purchased through Dennis qualify?

No. NorthSTR must identify the property as ideal for its operation, and Dennis must act as your agent for the purchase. Discuss suitability and proposed lease terms before committing to a property.

Do I have to run the Airbnb or short-term-rental operation?

No. Under the corporate-lease arrangement, NorthSTR handles the approved guest operation, including bookings, guest communication and day-to-day hosting. You retain ownership costs and the responsibilities agreed in the lease.

Are all NorthSTR leases three to five years?

Our core offer for suitable properties already owned is a three-year corporate lease. If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease. The specific term and other lease details are agreed for each property.

Can Dennis assess a property I have already found?

Bring the property to the initial conversation so Dennis and NorthSTR can discuss the search and suitability process. Do not assume a listing is approved for the lease offer until NorthSTR has identified it as a fit and the purchase and representation conditions are clear.

Can I buy using another agent and still receive this offer?

If you buy a property NorthSTR has identified as ideal, with Dennis Williams as your real-estate agent for the purchase, NorthSTR will sign a 3–5-year lease. Both conditions apply. If you already own a property or are already working with someone else, contact NorthSTR to discuss whether another arrangement may fit.

Does my rent depend on guest bookings?

Under the corporate lease, your agreed monthly rent is not based on the number of guest nights NorthSTR books. That is different from co-hosting, where the owner's rental income depends on performance. A lease does not guarantee the profitability or value of your investment.

Where do you consider properties?

We consider suitable properties in Ottawa-area cottage country, the Rideau and Lanark corridor, Kingston and Frontenac, and selected Kawartha locations. Tell us the location and we will discuss whether it fits our plans.

What should I send first?

If you already own a property, share its general location, property type and timing. If you are planning to buy, start with the area, type of property and your purchase timeline. NorthSTR can then explain the next assessment step.

Let's find out what could fit.

Tell us where you want to buy and when you hope to start. We will discuss the property search and NorthSTR's suitability review.

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