Just when you think you’ve found the perfect asset, the fear sets in. Are you prepared to spend so much money on an acquisition? What if the market isn’t as favourable as you thought? Is…
Commercial and industrial real estate markets are changing. As e-commerce continues to take up larger slices of consumer spending, the need for spaces like storefronts is declining. But this means other types of real estate…
If you’re new to the real estate investing game, you may think your sole objective is to find properties with the biggest possible rates of return. Unfortunately, making investment decisions driven exclusively by financial factors…
Furnishing and decorating your rental apartment can add significant value to your unit, enabling more lucrative lease structures. Case-in-point: Executive Rentals. Furnished executive rentals are often rented out on one or three-month leases, and are…
Canada’s real estate market continues to change and respond to shifting demands and trends. After nearly a decade of solid nationwide growth, some markets in Canada are finally beginning to cool and contract. This means…
It’s often challenging to think of your real estate investing hustle as a business, especially if you still work a full-time day job and only own one or two assets. Unfortunately, conflating your real estate…
All industries are susceptible to demographic changes. The age, cultural orientation, economic status and linguistic makeup of a population will influence tastes and drive or siphon demand for certain products and lifestyles. Perhaps more than…
Across Canada, rental rates are beginning to slow down and flatten out following years of substantial growth. As a real estate investor, you may be wondering what steps you can take to continue increasing your…
Recovering rental payments is a perennial struggle for landlords. No matter how stringent your screening process is, you’re still likely to end up with at least one tenant who struggles to pay their rent on…
Investors tend to center their capital on traditional investment types: Stocks, bonds, residential real estate and, occasionally, commercial or industrial real estate. Acquiring a good mixture of these investment classes helps develop a diverse, hedged…
Whether you’re a first-time investor or an established industry pro, there may be some financial products that still manage to confuse you. One ill-understood investing tool available to real estate investors is hard money loans.
No matter how much experience you have as a landlord, you will always have to confront the challenges that come with property management. These challenges can be even more significant if you own a property…
There’s no shortage of smart home devices on the market today. Amazon leads the way with its line of Echo devices and Alexa voice assistant technology. Behind Amazon are splinters and segments of other automation…
Real estate investing isn’t as simple as purchasing a property and renting it out. There are a lot of regulations, considerations and special designations you have to consider when you’re looking for homes to purchase.
The only constant we can expect from the market is changing. Real estate markets go through ups, downs and fluctuations over time based on supply and demand nobody can control. One of the most important…
Maybe you think you’ve encountered the perfect piece of real estate. It’s in a great location, it meets your size requirements and it's within your budget. Once you’re ready to close on the deal, however,…
Any real estate investor knows a good home inspector is truly worth their weight in gold. They understand homes the way a craftsman does, and can easily translate that knowledge into real dollars and cents,…
Curb appeal is a powerful factor in the market value of a home. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), homes tucked away in an alleyway, often sell for as much as $100,000 less than a…
Real estate investment is a great side hustle. Owning vacation property is the ideal way to ease into real estate investing. You can immediately start bringing in additional cash flow while keeping your day job.
There’s no need to get caught up in analysis paralysis when trying to buy an investment property. Finding and buying good properties is a fairly objective business. There are accepted ways of deciding what’s a…
How much profit should you be making from an investment property? It’s a question every real estate investor has asked themselves at some point in time. The answer depends on your investment situation. There are…
Every investor is different and there are all kinds of different opportunities for investors to make a profit in real estate. Buying and holding and renovating and flipping are both tired and true real estate…
Anyone who has tried real estate investing and loved it knows how tempting it can be to say goodbye to their day job and transition into full-time investing. While there are plenty of investors who…
Even the savviest real estate investors can fall victim to various real estate scams. Con artists try to scam investors because the real estate market is so fast-paced. Many investors are more concerned with operating…
It’s happened to nearly every real estate investor: You’ve found a property that seems almost too good to be true. The exterior is attractive, the price is right, it’s in a desirable neighbourhood and the…
Canada’s population is rapidly ageing. While this presents challenges for pension funds and policymakers, it’s also creating opportunities for savvy real estate investors—especially those with knowledge and expertise in senior housing. A report from Statistics…
In the last several years, millions of so-called ‘life hacks’ have gone viral on the internet. From quick DIY construction tips to organizational tricks, hacks promise to make your life easier and save you time…
When you’re shopping around for a new property to purchase, you’re probably drawn to listings with polished photos, sophisticated interiors and manicured land. But, it’s worth it to consider investing in a distressed property instead.
When most people choose to start investing, they immediately look for opportunities in the stock market. While plenty of investors successfully turn a profit by investing in stocks, it’s worth it to consider your other…
Rental properties have the potential to provide you with a passive source of income that allows you to save for retirement, fund family vacations or even reduce the amount of time you have to work.