Newer construction generally means lower near-term maintenance costs, which helps a rental's operating margin, but it also means less room to add value through renovation the way an older home allows. Confirm the property's zoning permits a rental or secondary suite before assuming you can add one, since the City of Saskatoon regulates that separately from the sale itself.
A rental purchase should be underwritten on realistic vacancy and maintenance assumptions, not just the mortgage payment against the citywide benchmark. A home inspection running $400 to $600 is worth doing even on newer construction, since builder-grade finishes vary.
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