When looking to invest in Ontario, you might be shying away from properties in Toronto due to their high housing costs and expensive monthly rental prices. If you are looking for somewhere cheaper and quieter,…
Located in southwestern Ontario, Stratford is a beautiful city that offers excellent views of the Avon River. The city currently boasts a population of 31,465 citizens and offers affordable real estate options. If you are…
Canada’s real estate market has been booming for a while, leading to more foreign investors snatching up hot properties. If you live overseas and have been interested in breaking into the Canadian market, it is…
Many Canadian investors flock to urban centers to purchase properties, but there are a lot of benefits of investing in up-and-coming areas. There are plenty with lots of growth potential and more access to homes,…
Whether you are a social media pro or you are still getting used to using social media platforms, there’s no disputing that social media offers a lot of possibilities for savvy investors and entrepreneurs. Not…
Located in the southernmost part of mainland Canada, Leamington is known for its sunshine and thriving tomato industry. However, this town has a lot more to offer than just nice weather and booming industry. Real…
As a real estate investor, chances are you’ve walked into a fixer-upper and have seen some potential—but where are you going to get the money to mortgage the home and pay for renovation costs? Enter…
These days, almost every industry has been shaped by new technology and the digital economy. Even the real estate industry, which was once dominated by in-person negotiations, phone calls and property tours, is becoming increasingly…
Located just 128 km from Toronto, Woodstock is known as “the Friendly City,” offering small-town charm and exciting growth and development opportunities. From the city’s rich history to its thriving and diverse economy, there are…
Investing in real estate can seem difficult. But, if you learn to avoid the biggest mistakes it becomes much easier. Today I'll be going over the three biggest mistakes that investors make when they start…
In recent years, podcasts have exploded in popularity. These days, it seems like everyone is trying to promote a new podcast about everything from current events to dating advice. Listening to podcasts can offer a…
Ontario has a lot of worthwhile places to invest. As people grow tired of the cost of living in places like the Greater Toronto Area, they’re moving to suburbs and increasingly rural areas or small…
You can find great resources for real estate investors online—including our own library of posts—but some folks prefer having a physical book on hand. Real estate investing is a popular subject for authors. Not only…
Investing in the Toronto area offers a lot of benefits for investors, but attempting to purchase downtown real estate can be prohibitively expensive for many. The good news is that there are opportunities out there…
A lot of people who are new to real estate investing assume that bigger is better when it comes to choosing the best place to invest in a new property, but there’s a lot to…
When it comes to mortgages, banks typically have the lowest interest rates and longest terms—but not everyone can qualify for a mortgage, especially if you’re already invested in several other properties, or your credit is…
If you’re looking to invest in a rural area within easy driving distance of several major cities, Chatham-Kent, Ontario offers a lot of opportunities. Its steadily growing population, waterfront location and affordable real estate prices…
There are dozens of different ways you can make your fortune in real estate, including real estate lending. Mortgage investment corporations (MICs) lend money to companies and individuals in Canada, often for a shorter term…
As housing prices in major metropolitan areas keep going up, and remote work becomes more popular, more people are migrating to smaller towns. If you’re looking for an affordable area for your real estate portfolio,…
There are a lot of opportunities for real estate investors, but sometimes it can be difficult to rent out a property-- especially at a time when there is a lot of economic uncertainty going around.
Known as the “Gateway to the North,” North Bay, Ontario is the perfect entry point for investors who are looking to establish or expand an investment portfolio in an area that offers exciting new opportunities…
If you’ve paid attention to the Canadian housing market over the last decade, you undoubtedly know that real estate prices are soaring. In many cases, homes in large cities like Vancouver and Toronto are unattainable…
Even at a time when it seems like the market has changed dramatically, there are still exciting prospects out there for investors looking for opportunities to invest in commercial, residential and industrial real estate. One…
It happens all the time: sometimes, no matter how carefully you research, plan and acquire financing, you may find yourself sitting on a bad real estate investment. While real estate investing is considered a pretty…
With a rich history, an ideal location and a strong economy, Belleville is an ideal place for first-time and experienced investors alike. Renewed investments in infrastructure and optimized approval processes make Belleville the perfect choice…
Real estate investments are often considered “safe,” but there’s still plenty that can go wrong. From fires and floods to defects in the title, non-paying tenants and injuries on your property, it’s wise to expect…
Peterborough, Ontario and the surrounding metropolitan area is the “gateway to the Kawarthas,” sandwiched between Ottawa and Toronto. This affordable town is not only one of the best places to retire in Ontario, it also…
If you’re short on time but have the capital to invest, a joint venture could be the perfect way to make your money work for you. Rather than spending your time researching properties, the market,…
Four and a half hours north of Toronto, near the apex of Lake Huron, sits Greater Sudbury (or Sudbury, as it’s more commonly known). If you’re looking to add affordable real estate to your portfolio,…
Finding a great deal in Ontario can sometimes appear harder than it should be, thanks to Toronto’s skyrocketing real estate prices. As people leave the big city for more affordable areas, there have been some…