
Host and renovator Scott McGillivray shows homeowners with cash problems how to create rental suites in their home, as a way to generate additional revenue to defray mortgage costs. In each episode, McGillivray presents his client with two design options. After they pick the one that meets their needs, the host and his team of contractors renovate the space, with the meticulous McGillivray overseeing a sleek and cost-effective makeover.

A single father and filmmaker wants to find a home for himself and his son with a commercial rental to help off-set the costs.

A new couple needs an income suite to manage their substantial mortgage, so they consider two and three bedrooms.

In order to fund their teenagers' college educations, Joe and Nellie invest in an income property.

For different reasons, Richard, Leanne and Michelle join forces to buy an income property.