Canadian Real Estate Network

Property tax, building insurance, and maintenance are three of the most common 'net' expenditures for real estate investors to be aware of. The property owner is responsible for these costs in most lease arrangements,…

Both novices and seasoned experts in the real estate industry struggle with this reoccurring question: When is hiring the services of a professional property management company worth it? Indeed, property management firms offer both…

As a real estate investor, you probably already know that you can’t live without a good home inspector. Even if you’ve only bought your own home, someone has to tell you when you’re potentially…

Distressed properties are properties that have experienced plenty of damage—and are thus much cheaper investments. Damages to distressed properties could include fire damage, flood damage and much more. Since these types of properties require…

Great tenants are worth their weight in gold! They pay their rent on time and don’t (usually) cause much trouble. When trying to attract good tenants, it’s important to properly market your property, but…

If you’re ready to make the leap into real estate investing and become a landlord, consider living on-site. There are many benefits to living on the property that you own, including the fact that…

When deciding to invest, many people choose to buy stocks in the hopes of making large profits. With stocks, however, you risk losing a lot of money with one bad deal. Real estate investing…

More and more people are choosing to find a home within urban areas as opposed to suburban neighbourhoods. The reasons for this can vary, but many people like living in urban areas because of…

When planning their holiday getaways, many people opt to stay at an Airbnb instead of a local hotel or motel. With Airbnb, you can book a stay at an individual’s home or apartment. Many…

Once you’ve familiarized yourself with the Canadian real estate investment market, you may be ready to start investing in commercial properties. Most new investors tend to gravitate toward residential properties since the properties are…

Hard money loans can be great in a pinch. If you don’t have time to wait for a traditional loan to go through, then hard money loans could be an excellent option. With hard…

Timing is everything! This is especially true when it comes to real estate investing. If you’re thinking about purchasing a piece of property to eventually resell, then it’s important to decide on which tactic…

The term might sound silly, but “house hacking” is a great way to get into the real estate investment game. Simply speaking, you can have tenants pay your mortgage and related housing costs. This…

When looking for real estate opportunities, you may have come across something is known as raw land investing. “Raw land” refers to land that hasn’t been touched, meaning there have never been homes or…

When looking to invest, it’s always a good idea to put your efforts into a local property. While it might be tempting to search for a property in up-and-coming neighbourhoods, buying something that’s not…

Flipping a real estate property can be a great investment opportunity when done correctly. “Fix-and-flip” refers to when an investor buys an older property in the hopes of doing enough renovations and repairs to…

When working with contractors, it’s important to build a relationship based on loyalty and trust. This is why many people decide to work with contractors from their local communities as opposed to large contracting…

You’ve probably heard it a thousand times, but it’s important to always remember that location matters when it comes to investing in real estate. This is because a property’s location can affect your profits…

When starting your investment portfolio, you might be wondering if it’s better to invest in a single-family or multi-family rental property. This can all depend on your current needs and wants. If you’re looking…

Liquidity is a term that comes up often when talking about investing. For the most part, this term is used to describe how efficiently your assets can be turned into cash if need be.

If you’re a new investor, then you might be intimidated by the high costs of investing in property. Owning real estate comes with many responsibilities, including on-site maintenance, the collection of rent and much…

If you’re looking for your next real estate investment opportunity, you might consider new construction condos. Instead of looking for old, worn-out properties to fix and flip or rent out, you can get in…

Closing on a rental property is exciting, especially if it’s your first one. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, however, given the sheer amount of paperwork you’ll have to sign. Closing day can take hours…

Modular homes offer a unique opportunity to get a brand-new, pre-built home for less than you’d pay for a traditional site-built home. People who believe modular homes are cheap or low quality may be…

Whether you’re juggling real estate investing on top of a career or you’ve been lucky enough to make investing your primary source of income, having great time management strategies is the key to your…

Finding proper financing is an important part of the real estate investment process. If you lack financing or choose the wrong type of loan, then you’ll have trouble when trying to invest in a…

So, you’ve gotten into real estate investing as a way to make plenty of money and start working for yourself. This can be an exciting decision, but it’s important to know there will be…

It’s sometimes discouraging to realize out that multiple offers are being made on your dream property. You might be worried that said property will slip through your fingers after months of searching. It’s important…

One of the best things about investing in property is that if you are bringing in a good amount from tenants or selling, you can quit your day job. After quitting your job, you…

Whether you have been investing in real estate for decades or you are just beginning to think about making investments, it’s important to have goals to keep you on track. Setting manageable investing goals…