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One of the most common questions asked by beginning real estate investors is: “How do I tap into the industry?” People want to know how to get a foothold in investment and hope that established…
More and more, homeowners throughout Canada find themselves intrigued by the possibility of using their home or property as rental space. In 2018, even as the long-term rental market swelled, the nation’s short-term rental opportunities…
It’s that time of the year again. Time to gather up all of your documents related to your income and expenses so that you can file before April 30. The tax season has arrived. Fortunately,…
It’s a question that every landlord has considered at one point or another: should you allow pets in your rental properties? There is no clear answer. One common refrain we see among landlords is that…
The current generation of people approaching retirement age is the largest to ever retire. Many are looking to downsize from their large homes or are eager to move around and experience life in different cities…
Society is increasingly reliant on the powerful computers in their pockets – also known as their smartphones. Smartphones are virtually necessary for most Canadians’ daily lives. Whether it’s getting around, performing work, watching a movie…
As a real estate investor, you’re likely looking for ways to continue acquiring properties while investing less money of your own. This strategy allows you to continue controlling properties and generating income without having to…
Building success in the real estate investment industry requires surrounding yourself with professionals whom you can rely on to do their work well. Your real estate agent hunts down listings. Your mortgage broker secures the…
Conventional wisdom says that you should wait at least six months before applying for another mortgage. This gives you enough time to let the most recent credit inquiry fall off of your credit report. It…
Carlos has been a long-time investment guru. Throughout his career, began seeing cracks in the corporate world, and also the benefits of investing in real estate. In his book, Property Profits, Carlos talks about his…
There are many things that budding investors find attractive about the budding real estate market. Unlike the relatively murky world of stocks, the real estate sector is accessible without an advanced degree or a litany…
Unlike other investment opportunities, real estate is as much an art as it is a science. You could analyze statistics and research economic trends until you’re blue in the face, but you still can’t know…
Finding a real estate partner is a big commitment. You need to find someone who you enjoy being around, who you trust with your finances and with whom you want to build a future. Wait…
It’s frustrating when you find the perfect real estate investment but aren’t able to secure the necessary financing. Real estate can move quickly in today’s market, and there’s no time to waste waiting until you…
One misconception about real estate is that hard skills are all you need. Things like cost estimating, knowledge of intricate building codes, evaluating markets and other related financial skills are certainly valuable attributes to have.
When you picture a real estate investor, you might picture someone making big multi-unit deals or a TV star flipping houses and laughing all the way to the bank. Sometimes the best strategy isn’t always…
Warehouses are a hot real estate investment right now, with more and more companies looking to meet customer demand by increasing their number of regional hubs. Many eCommerce businesses require not only warehouse space but…
A reverse mortgage is a loan that you can borrow based on the equity you’ve invested in your home. You can use this money however you want, including as a way to help finance other…
In the past, staging a home or apartment rental was more or less optional. In a time when the options for potential renters are myriad, however, staging has become an integral part of creating the…
Investors looking to diversify their portfolios are increasingly turning to data centres as the solution. As worldwide demand for faster Internet connectivity and more data storage continues to grow, investors are interested in this relatively…
The days are shorter, and the air is colder – the winter seems to make everything just a little bit more difficult for all of us. However, finding tenants for your properties does not have…
Winter is a time to bundle up, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend the season in financial hibernation. Year after year, real estate speculators pinpoint the winter months as the best time to…
Building equity is an important method for growing your wealth. Equity is one of the best arguments for why people should own their homes instead of renting. After all, no one likes the feeling of…
It took longer than expected, but the time has arrived: millennials are now the largest cohort of homebuyers. In 2018, almost half of first-time buyers in Canada were millennials. But that doesn’t mean that baby…
Imagine an income-generating investment so low-maintenance that all the tenant does is just…sit there. Savvy real estate investors have found that billboards are the perfect low-maintenance investment. Billboards require little upkeep and management but bring…
During the winter, it’s tempting to retreat indoors and essentially “close up shop” until the spring thaw. The days are short, the snow is plentiful, and few places in the world are cozier than a…
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) are an excellent way to invest in real estate without having to worry about managing your own property. Because you aren’t tied to REITs have sprung up in other countries…
There’s more to adding value to your rental property than a sturdy foundation or costly appliances and gizmos. You don’t need to drop huge sums of money to turn your condo into a valuable commodity.
Are you on the hunt for your next hot real estate investment? Research is key. Each year, online magazine MoneySense compiles a ranking of the best places to purchase real estate. The list has helped…
Every winter, landlords of problem tenants across Canada face a difficult predicament. Do you boot your delinquent renter in the middle of the harshest season or do you try and make it work through the…
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