What Should You Buy First: A Home or an Investment Property?
There’s a natural progression into adulthood. We finish school, get a job, find a partner and generally check all the same boxes as our peers (give or take). One big step on that journey…
Mothers of Real Estate (MORE) (10)
Monika Jazyk, Rachel Oliver and Gillian Irving are the “The Mothers Of Real Estate” aka MORE. With almost 30 years of combined experience and over $100M in funded deals.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before You Hire a Property Manager
Managing property is a time-consuming task with no small share of headaches and costs. And while many real estate investors are up to the task of managing their properties, many more leave that job…
The 7 Essential Steps for Using RRSPs to Fund Your Deals
One of the most convenient (yet overlooked) ways to secure funding for your next real estate purchase is through a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). If you know someone with funds squirrelled away for…
How To Set Up Your Bank Account as a Real Estate Investor
Many investors have joint venture partners (JVs). This is a great way for maximizing your investment scope, but it requires some special logistics for structuring bank accounts. Specifically, property-specific accounts should have both your…
Secrets to Successful Real Estate Partnerships
For many investors, real estate investment opportunities seem out of reach due to a lack of financing, experience or market expertise. The good news is that you can still invest in real estate with…
Questions to Ask Before Taking on a JV Partner
A joint venture (JV) partner can open the door to real estate opportunities that you would never be able to take advantage of on your own. Working with a partner gives you the benefit…
How to Write Rental Ads that Attract Good Tenants (and Discourage Bad Ones!)
As a rental property owner, one of the most important responsibilities you have is to find reliable tenants you can count on. Unfortunately, many property owners experience the frustration and headache of renters who…
6 Steps for Renting Out Your Property
The secret to success is a rental that generates consistent, reliable income. Whether you’re an experienced rental property owner or getting ready to rent out your very first property, you need to be prepared…
How to Find a Great Real Estate Agent (and Capitalize on Their Expertise)
One of the very best things you can do as a real estate investor is to find a trustworthy real estate agent and develop a relationship with them. A good agent will save you…
One Property, Three Strategies: Finding the Investment That's Right for You
If you’re just getting started in real estate investing, you probably have more questions than answers. What market/sub-market should I invest in? How can I get a strong return on investment? How do I…