Data How Does the USMCA Trade Agreement Affect Cross-Border Investing? The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement (USMCA), negotiated to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in 2018, still faces a few hurdles before it supersedes NAFTA and becomes North America’s
Income Tax What Rental Property Expenses are Tax Deductible? Any experienced real estate investor knows it isn’t easy to generate constant passive income from a rental property. There are several key operating expenses associated with owning a rental property, as well
Condo Critical Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Condo You don’t have to purchase an entire building to become a real estate investor. In fact, many investors use single condominium units as massively profitable investment vehicles. Thanks in large part to
Furnished Sinking a Few Dollars More into a Furnished Rental Will Pay Dividends If you’re looking for a way to maximize the possible passive income of renting out your investment property, there are a few key tools and strategies to consider. Raising the rent, charging
Student Rental Alternative Investment Spotlight: Student Rentals Purchasing a property in a college town or in an urban neighborhood dominated by a university could be a wildly successful investment strategy… as long as you make the right considerations. You need
Housing Market Check Out the Data on Canada’s Housing Market Before the Upcoming Renovation Season Canada’s real estate market typically experiences the beginning of its busiest period of the year between the end of March and the beginning of April. During this period, many real estate owners
Debt Debt vs. Equity: Should You Pay Down Mortgages Faster or Make New Investments? Deciding which type of mortgage to use as a real estate investment vehicle—as well as the best way to pay it down—can be a true challenge for prospective investors. Depending on
Investing Principles Prospecting Off-Market Homes Gives You a Competitive Investing Edge If you’re investing in a highly competitive real estate market, you’re likely aware of the challenges associated with operating in a sellers’ market. High prices, bidding wars and a dearth of
Appreciation Raising Rent Isn’t the Only Way to Force Property Appreciation! Real estate appreciation is the process by which real estate acquires additional value over time. Properties naturally appreciate for a variety of reasons, including inflation and market conditions. Most organic forms of appreciation
Mortgage Plus Improvements Meet the “Mortgage Plus Improvements” Approach to Investing in Rental Properties Every good investor is looking for ways to maximize the cash flow of their property, while keeping expenses down. One of the strategies we love—and one we've done on every single purchase
