Carey Group achieves milestone - One Million In Annual Rents

Posted by Morgan Carey on Sunday, March 15th, 2026  11:22am.

One Million Dollars In Rental Income Per Year Achieved!

See how Carey Real Estate Group surpassed $1M in annual rents while helping agents earn full commission and gain hands-on experience in real estate investing.

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0:00 Hey guys, what are you up to today?

0:02 Well, I have an envelope here for a deposit for Mr. Whitby for yet another property. Jeff, do you want to tell them what we do here at Carey Real Estate Group?

0:11 Yeah. We’ll take the cheque first. I was going to say, take the cheque.

0:18 But yeah, when you join the Carey Real Estate Group, you instantly gain an insanely great opportunity. Carey Real Estate Holdings buys properties all around Central Vancouver Island, most of them in Nanaimo. As long as you bring a qualified property that fits the requirements, they’re going to buy it. It’s not just talk — we walk the walk. The proof is in the pudding right here.

0:39 Yeah. And you get a massive discount on the commission though, right?

0:46 No, no, no. Full commission, right? Never discount yourself.

0:46 Exactly.

0:46 And exciting things with Carey Real Estate Holdings — why don’t you tell us about what we just hit?

0:54 Yeah. So, we set a pretty ambitious goal this year. As Jeff mentioned, we’re always investing in real estate, and we use our own realtors to invest in our real estate properties.

1:01 Our goal for this year was to hit a million dollars in annual rents just from properties purchased. And with this latest property purchase, we have now exceeded the million-dollar mark in annual rents.

1:10 So obviously, for our agents, it’s a huge value for them to join the team and be able to participate in transactions right away and learn how to do real estate deals from experienced realtors.

1:18 This is actually the second property we’ve bought in the last 30 days with one of our realtors from our team.

1:26 But you also get to learn from the fact that we own one of the most significant residential and commercial real estate holdings in all of Nanaimo.

1:34 So if you’re interested in learning about investment, if you’re interested in learning about real estate development, we’re actually in a building that won Building of the Year, which is our office.

1:42 The building across the street, which we own — where the Hullo Ferries are — we won Building of the Year for that building as well.

1:51 So when you join the Carey Real Estate Group, you don’t just get leads. You don’t just get great admin or great facilities. You join a team that is experienced in all facets of real estate.

1:59 It’s been really wonderful. Jeff and I worked together before in a different life, and so we speak a lot of the same numbers language, which is great.

2:08 But I think it’s fair to say you’ve probably learned a lot in terms of real estate investment just in the last six months.

2:19 Oh, so much. It’s been incredible what I’ve learned. Even the other day when we went after the inspection, just talking for an hour about cap rates and different things you need for the city.

2:31 Like when you’re allowed to have five units in a fourplex because something was built before 1975.

2:42 No, it’s great. It’s cool.

2:45 So thank you again. Thanks for negotiating a great deal. I know I pushed too hard. I’m not an easy client.

2:50 But we got the number we wanted, and we didn’t think we would get it.

2:54 No, I think we did great. All parties are happy — especially us.

2:57 Yeah. All right. Thanks again. If you’re interested in joining the Carey Real Estate Group, go to CareyRealEstateGroup.com.

3:04 That’s our team, and we’d love to chat with you.

3:13 Even if you don’t want to join the team and you just want to learn more about real estate investing, real estate development, or any of that, we’re an open book here.

3:17 Come hang out with us — and let’s have some fun.

How Our Realtors Participate in Real Estate Investment Opportunities

At the Carey Real Estate Group, one of the unique advantages for agents on our team is that they immediately gain access to a real, active buyer of investment properties. Carey Real Estate Holdings regularly acquires properties across Central Vancouver Island, particularly in Nanaimo.

When one of our agents identifies a property that meets our investment criteria, we’re prepared to step in as the buyer. That means agents can bring forward qualified opportunities and participate directly in real transactions. It’s not theoretical — it’s something we do regularly.

In fact, the deposit we were holding during this conversation was for yet another property being purchased through the team.

Full Commission — Never Discount Yourself

One thing we’re very clear about: our agents earn full commission when they represent these transactions. There’s no expectation that anyone discounts themselves simply because the buyer is within our network.

Agents should never undervalue their work. When a transaction comes together, it’s because a professional agent brought the opportunity forward, negotiated the deal, and helped make it happen.

Surpassing $1 Million in Annual Rental Income

We set an ambitious goal this year for our investment portfolio. Our objective was to reach $1 million in annual rental income from properties acquired through Carey Real Estate Holdings.

With the most recent acquisition, we officially surpassed that milestone.

This is significant not just for the portfolio, but also for the agents on our team. It demonstrates that the investment activity behind the scenes is real and ongoing. The properties being acquired, renovated, and operated are part of a growing portfolio that our agents get to see firsthand.

Learning Real Estate Investment From the Inside

One of the biggest advantages for agents on the Carey Real Estate Group is exposure to real-world investment decisions. Our team doesn’t just sell homes — we actively buy, manage, and develop real estate.

That creates opportunities for agents to learn how investment deals actually work, including:

Even simple conversations during inspections or negotiations often turn into learning opportunities about how investment properties are evaluated and why certain deals make sense.

A Team With Significant Local Real Estate Experience

The Carey Real Estate Group operates within one of the more significant private real estate holdings portfolios in the Nanaimo area. Our office itself is located in an award-winning building, and the building across the street — also owned within our portfolio — received Building of the Year recognition as well.

This environment allows agents to learn not just about residential transactions, but also about:

When agents join the team, they’re not only gaining access to leads, administrative support, and strong facilities — they’re joining a group that actively participates in multiple facets of the real estate business.

Why This Matters for Realtors Building Their Careers

For newer agents especially, being around real investment activity can accelerate the learning curve. Many of the concepts that can feel abstract early in a career — cap rates, property density, development potential, or rental economics — become much clearer when you see them applied in real transactions.

Several of our recent purchases have involved agents from the team bringing opportunities forward, including two acquisitions within the last 30 days.

That kind of exposure helps agents understand not only how to represent clients, but also how real estate investors think when evaluating deals.

Interested in Joining the Carey Real Estate Group?

If you’re a Realtor who wants to grow your career while gaining deeper insight into real estate investing and development, the Carey Real Estate Group may be a good fit.

Agents on our team benefit from:

If you’re curious about how our team works, you’re always welcome to reach out. Even if you’re simply interested in learning more about real estate investing, development, or how deals come together behind the scenes, we’re happy to have that conversation.

Carey Real Estate Group FAQs

Do agents at Carey Real Estate Group get full commission on team investment deals?

Yes. When an agent brings a qualified investment opportunity that results in a transaction, they earn their full commission. Agents are not expected to discount their services simply because the buyer is connected to our investment group.

What is Carey Real Estate Holdings?

Carey Real Estate Holdings is the investment entity that acquires properties across Central Vancouver Island, particularly in Nanaimo. It actively purchases, manages, and develops real estate as part of a growing portfolio.

How large is the Carey Real Estate Holdings portfolio?

The portfolio recently surpassed $1 million in annual rental income from properties acquired and operated by Carey Real Estate Holdings.

What can agents learn by joining the Carey Real Estate Group?

Agents gain exposure to real-world investment transactions, including property evaluation, negotiations, inspections, development considerations, and how investors analyze opportunities.

Is Carey Real Estate Group only focused on residential real estate?

No. While residential sales are a major part of the business, the group also has experience with commercial properties, redevelopment opportunities, and long-term real estate investment strategies.