Aakash Barge

Property Manager with 6+ years of progressive residential property management experience across Metro Vancouver, managing the full rental lifecycle — move-ins, move-outs, lease administration, rent collection, and renewals — as primary point of contact for landlords and tenants. Skilled at coordinating maintenance, repairs, and vendor services, monitoring rental market trends, and ensuring strict compliance with the BC Residential Tenancy Act (RTA) and RTB regulations. Proficient in Yardi and the Microsoft Office Suite, with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.

BC Property Management with an MBA from University Canada West.

Property Manager / Building Manager - Strand Development - Lower Mainland, BC

(2025-03 - 2026-07)

• Managed full operations for a portfolio of three residential rental buildings, including maintenance, RTA compliance, financial reporting, and vendor oversight.
• Drove end-to-end leasing cycle: listing vacancies on RentSync, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace; conducting showings; screening applicants; and preparing and executing lease agreements — maintaining 100%+ occupancy.
• Administered rent collection, rental increases, lease renewals, and damage deposit processing in strict accordance with BC's Residential Tenancy Act.
• Utilized Yardi to manage tenant accounts, maintenance work orders, vacancy tracking, and generate financial and delinquency reports for ownership review.
• Assisted the senior property manager with RTB applications, hearing preparation, and dispute management documentation.
• Reviewed and processed delinquency reports, rent rolls, purchase orders, and vendor invoices; followed up on arrears through the Enerpro ledger system.
• Conducted move-in and move-out condition inspections, maintaining detailed suite records and processing damage deposits per RTA timelines.
• Coordinated with licensed trade contractors for preventative and emergency maintenance, obtaining competitive quotes to manage project budgets effectively.
• Served as the primary point of contact for tenant relations, resolving concerns and escalations professionally to preserve resident satisfaction and low turnover.

Building Manager - Rancho Management Services Ltd. (Strata Corporation) - Richmond, BC

(2022-01 - 2025-02)

• Served as on-site Building Manager for a strata corporation comprising three residential strata-titled buildings, overseeing day-to-day building operations, bylaw enforcement, and service standards for both unit owners and tenants.
• Managed the full tenant lifecycle for rented units — onboarding, quarterly in-suite inspections, lease compliance, and move-out processing — in accordance with BC's Residential Tenancy Act and the strata corporation's bylaws.
• Administered rent collection via an online portal for tenanted units, maintained accurate financial records, and delivered regular reporting to the property manager and elected strata council.
• Reported to and secured approvals from the elected strata council for vendor contracts, maintenance budgets, and capital projects, achieving a 25% reduction in overhead costs through competitive vendor sourcing.
• Launched a building-wide parcel management system, reducing delivery-related issues and improving satisfaction for both owners and tenants.
• Maintained comprehensive documentation, including maintenance logs, inspection reports, strata council meeting minutes and follow-ups, tenant files, and compliance records.

BC Property Manager License - UBC Sauder

Master of Business Administration - MBA - University Canada West

Bachelor of Management Studies - BMS - University of Mumbai