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If you’re sitting on a lot of capital but don’t have time to research and invest in real estate yourself, you might benefit from working with a real estate analyst. Analysts are typically hired by…

As housing prices rise—particularly in major urban areas like Toronto and Vancouver—affordable housing is more important than ever. While most real estate investors focus on investments guaranteed to turn larger profits, affordable housing can be…

Whether you’ve owned rental properties for years or are just starting to dip your toe into the water, the importance of having a good pool of tenants is paramount. You want to make sure that…

Figuring how to properly price your rental unit is usually an exercise in research and instinct. You can look at comparable units in an area for more data, or even keep the rent at what…

Negotiating and signing a mortgage is an exhilarating activity, but also a stressful one. It’s usually the culmination of hours of paperwork and background checks, and the process can seem endless at times. While it’s…

Real estate professionals and investors today have more tools at their disposal than ever before. Websites and online listing databases can give you updated information at a moment’s notice, and social media means that many…

Some people on the planet live and breathe real estate. They love to make contact with buyers and build relationships with sellers. Writing up contracts and legal agreements is their favourite kind of paperwork. They…

Across the world, millions of homeowners and property owners have turned everything from a spare room to a spare apartment into a new way for tourists to visit new places. To the public, these short-term…

There are plenty of ways to make some cash in the real estate investment industry. The most popularly known, perhaps, are the standard residential single-family home and multi-unit building investments. Short-term rentals are becoming popular…

To become (or remain) a savvy real estate investor, it’s critical to stay on top of the market trends. With a national real estate market as vibrant as Canada’s, learning to make the most of…

When you put your hard-earned money into anything, you hope against hope that your investment will pay off. That goes double for real estate investors, who often have to devote themselves to long-term goals when…

As the owner of a rental property, you have a certain obligation to anyone who lives under your roof. A significant portion of that responsibility ensures that your tenants aren’t in constant danger because of…

Whether you’re interested in commercial real estate, residential real estate or a combination of both, there’s one constant every investor requires for any deal: money. You can spend years in the industry, and you might…

One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of real estate investment is the marketing angle. Investors go into the real estate rental market with the understanding that they’ll need to spend hours researching neighbourhoods and…

When it comes to your first investment, there is one universal requirement. Whether you’re looking to buy stocks, buy a business or buy real estate, you’re going to need some money. You’ll need capital for…

As a novice investor, you might operate under the assumption that grouping your real estate portfolio under the umbrella of a corporation is something you can or should put off until you have millions of…

In the world of real estate investment, there is no such thing as a sure bet. If there was, however, you could almost certainly find it in Canada’s robust Greater Golden Horseshoe region. For decades,…

When you’re breaking into real estate investment in Canada, one of the most likely points of entry is the fix-and-flip. For those people who don’t feel willing to take on the long-term duties associated with…

When you find the person you want to marry, you’re probably not planning on the relationship ending. Unfortunately, over time, some married couples determine that the best way forward to separate. While the number of…

The extraction industries in Alberta have provided an economic boost to the province as well as to the entire country. The oilfields have provided steady jobs to tens of thousands of Canadians, and they contain…

The smallest province in Canada in terms of both size and population, Prince Edward Island (PEI) is its most densely populated province. The entire province only has about 160,000 residents, but its beautiful scenery and…

Nova Scotia, nestled along the eastern coast of Canada, is the most populous Maritime province. It’s one of the smallest provinces in the country in terms of both population and size. Its land area is…

When you’re in the market for new investment opportunities it can be easy to focus on the major cities and metropolitan areas—they’re popular for a reason. However, this isn’t the only place that you should…

Pursuing properties in New Brunswick is an enticing prospect for many real estate investors. Its rich culture is partially thanks to its status as the only bilingual province, but also due to its status as…

Saskatchewan is a province full of natural beauty that (ironically) does not have a natural boundary on any side. While it’s landlocked, it’s still hosted to over 100,000 lakes, which are enjoyed year-round by its…

Canada’s fourth most populous province stands in the west as the largest of the prairie provinces. Driven by one of the most successful regional economies on earth, the province seems poised for explosive growth, and…

Suppose you’re one of the increasing numbers of people interested in real estate investment in Canada, and you’ve got a little extra money to invest. In that case, you can’t do much better than British…

Bienvenue au Québec! This predominantly French-speaking province counts itself as the second-most populous in Canada. For an investor looking to make the most of a roaring real estate market, Quebec has plenty of opportunities for…

Across the nation, the real estate market in every province is booming. In the entire history of Canada, there has never been a better time to invest in real estate. Home prices are on the…

There are many ways for Canadian real estate investors to find their next property. A lot of people choose to partner with realtors, or they might rely on the word of mouth from their networks…