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Meet our President and Founder

Garret Wong is the founder and president of Upper Edge Property Management, Wong Capital Corp and also the past president of the Professional Property Managers’ Association.

At Upper Edge Property Management, he leads a team of ~20 staff, creating systems and processes to ensure their investors and residents consistently experience a high level of service, communication and efficiency. At Wong Capital Corp, he and his wife Lisa help investors realize their dreams of creating long term wealth through Real Estate.

In his previous life he worked for a pharmaceutical company, spent 7 years at Winnipeg’s Virology Lab and was a realtor with Century 21 in 2007-2009. 

As a property investor since 1997 and a licensed property manager since 1999, Garret brings over 25 years of knowledge and experience to the industry. He has written for the Canadian Real Estate Wealth magazine, regularly presents seminars about property management and property investment, and volunteers hundreds of hours per year in the real estate industry.

Host of the top 20 real estate podcast “Investing to WIN,” Garret is now focused on his first passion: acquiring, developing and renovating real estate for long term wealth.

Born and raised in Winnipeg, he is an avid fisherman, enjoys reading, movies, travelling, and loves spending time with Lisa and his two sons.

President and Founder

25+ Years in the Business

Founded in 1999, Upper Edge has a storied history of managing a vast array of properties for a diverse clientele. We are also a proud member of the Professional Property Manager’s Association of Manitoba, who represent 75,000 rental units. Our role extends beyond property management; we're actively involved in shaping the industry, sitting on the Board of Directors and contributing to government policy discussions with the Residential Tenancies Branch each month.

Our extensive experience, spanning various real estate cycles, equips us with unique insights into fluctuating property values, interest rates, and rental market trends. At Upper Edge, we are committed to continual advancement, investing in the latest technology and training to ensure excellence. Our dedicated Leadership Team focuses on creating exceptional experiences for both investors and residents, making an Upper Edge property not just a choice, but a privilege.

Customer Service is our Passion

At Upper Edge, we proudly serve two vital groups: Property Investors and Residents. We understand that a successful investment journey begins with securing a great resident, but our commitment extends far beyond that initial step

Our dedication to resident satisfaction is unwavering, and we achieve this through:

Exceptional Customer Service: Always attentive, always responsive

Exceptional Customer Service: Always attentive, always responsive

Effective Communication: Keeping channels open, clear, and consistent

Effective Communication: Keeping channels open, clear, and consistent

Innovative Resident Loyalty and Retention Programs: Designed to foster long-term happiness and community.

Innovative Resident Loyalty and Retention Programs: Designed to foster long-term happiness and community.

Happy residents are more likely to renew their leases, which translates into increased cash flow for investors, fewer vacancies, and lower turnover costs. This synergy creates a beneficial outcome for everyone involved.

Our unwavering commitment to customer service excellence is why Upper Edge has been honored as the Best Property Management Company in Winnipeg every year since 2017 by the Consumer Choice Awards. This recognition, based on independent public surveys and online/social media analyses conducted by Advanced Symbolics International (ASI), a leading AI-Driven Market Research Firm in North America, underscores our dedication to both our clients and the community we serve.