When you invest in a rental property, one of the most important things you have to do is find a way to attract the right tenants. Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. Renters…
In today’s economy, it seems like change is rapid and constant. With so much uncertainty, it’s challenging for investors to know which deals will yield a worthwhile return on investment. The good news is, there…
Home prices keep going up and they are becoming harder to afford. With new government legislation comes the ability that allows you to add a second unit to your home. Should you? As the name…
In the immortal words of the clash, "should I keep it or should I sell" is a phrase that has applied to both property owners and investors more than it was initially intended to? With…
If you are running a rental portfolio, keeping a steady cash flow is extremely important. Even if you are very successful and are making good profits, don’t become too relaxed as even the best rentals…
Investing in Canadian real estate requires a smart business plan, start-up capital or collateral and a good understanding of how each province’s real estate market differs from the rest. Knowing where the hot markets of…
If you’re looking to start or expand your real estate investments, understanding where British Columbia fits into the overall Canadian real estate market is key. This province is home to over 5 million Canadians, drawn…
Canadian real estate investment, like all investment ventures, requires a significant amount of homework and research before diving in. You want to feel confident that you have the information and qualifications that you need before…
Investing in Canada is an interesting proposition due to the diversity and number of provinces and territories that spread across our country. These provinces create several compelling opportunities since what works in one province might…
Around the world, millions of people dream of finding a reclusive hideaway to call their own. More and more frequently, those people are finding that home on Canada’s prairie. Welcome to Saskatchewan, the breadbasket of…
The nation of Canada seeing new growth. Thanks to a renewed commitment to international cooperation and a government that seems up to the challenge of navigating a strange, new world, people are flocking to the…
Any homeowner knows that there are going to be times when improvements should be done to their abode. It might be something as small as a basic cabinet remodelling or as complex as completely rebuilding…
The world is in the grip of unprecedented circumstances. As a result of the outbreak of COVID-19, millions of people around the world have been forced to take shelter in their own homes, remaining physically…
If you’re purchasing or renovating commercial real estate, you will likely need to take out a loan, especially smaller businesses. Investors and developers need to be intimately familiar with the types of loans available and…
“Curb appeal” is a term thrown around a lot in real estate investing as well as on various home and garden channels. When you’re trying to sell a home and have a limited budget for…
Buying unlimited rental properties is easy when you work with a lender that has an investment property road map created for you. We only share content like this article to our insiders who subscribe to…
We all want to make smart real estate investments, and a good deal of that involves knowing where the hot markets are and how to take advantage of them at just the right moment. While…
At some point, purchasing a property in the United States likely seemed like a great idea. Maybe you were hoping to have a place to hang your hat during trips through the country. Maybe you…
A savvy real estate buyer knows to check for easements on a property before buying, but if you’re just starting—or don’t understand what a conservation easement is—you might be subject to a potentially unpleasant surprise.
In the world of real estate investment, a big spotlight shines on the wheelers and dealers who make their living buying and flipping properties or expanding their portfolio of homes and apartments. When it comes…
House flipping has become a modern phenomenon, as television channels are filled with shows about married couples, divorced couples, mother and daughter teams and every other relationship under the sun, all brought together in their…
Buying property remotely can be a risk—even if it looks great on paper, there’s more to a property than photos and appraisals can reveal. But what do you do when it’s hard for you to…
If you’re new in the business or you’ve been at this for a while, one thing is always true. When you’re looking into any real estate transaction, you will quickly learn that research and preparation…
Being a landlord should be a steady source of income, and although managing a rental property is not easy, it’s a lot simpler when you have great tenants. Everyone has heard horror stories about nightmare…
In an ideal scenario, a homeowner in search of a new place to hang their hat can find their new property and then sell their home in time to use the funds to finance the…
Author Lyn Lebeau, in her book, “No Money? No Problem! Make Your First Million Dollars With Real Estate” shares her journey into real estate and how she jump-started 18 deals in 12 months. Lyn discusses…
You’ve got the property, it’s fixed up and ready for tenants to move in. By now, you should have an idea of who you want to rent and therefore market the rental property to—but if…
It seems that you can hardly turn on the television right now without encountering programming that delves into home improvement projects. Shows are on around the clock offering ideas for decorating tips, basic plumbing and…
The impact of the recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has spread into nearly every sector of Canadian life. Vulnerable populations are at-risk, events and vacations have been cancelled or postponed and the…
Even a novice investor likely understands that growing a successful real estate portfolio involves taking ownership of several properties. What those same novice real estate investors may not realize is that the CRA will seek…