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…
When most people think about wholesaling, they picture a popular big box store such as Costco. These stores sell their goods at a discounted price, but they make up the loss in profit by offering…
Flipping real estate can be a tremendously lucrative venture. Many investors make an entire career out of finding under priced properties that need a little love, updating them and selling to a buyer at a…
Your rental properties are some of the most valuable assets you’ll likely ever hold in your portfolio. You’ve taken the time and the care to investigate which one's are the best fit for you, which…
With economic uncertainty and skyrocketing real estate prices in metropolitan areas, the idea of owning a home for your nuclear family seems increasingly unrealistic. Today, more Canadian families are choosing to live together in multi-generational…
Should you sell or buy a home during COVID-19? What are investors doing right now? Are there delays with Mortgage lenders? These are all great questions which we will cover in the video below. For…
To defer or not to defer? That is the greatest questions real estate investors are asking themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. LendCity Mortgages briely spoke with Aditya Suma about the pros and cons of the…
The benefits of real estate investment are well known. Most of the world’s richest people made their millions in real estate. However, entering the real estate sector can feel like a high barrier of entry…
When you’re considering an investment property, you first need to complete a full rental analysis to ensure that your investment will be profitable. To do that, you’ll look at figures like the mortgage, taxes and…
Real estate and retail professionals alike have been heralding the death of the shopping mall for years now. With more and more shopping taking place online, landlords of shopping malls and shopping centres are finding…
Software tools can help virtually any industry reach its full potential, and the world of real estate investment is no exception. Managing your properties, maximizing investment potential, and interacting with both current and potential renters…
Capital gains taxes are a fact of life for every investor, including those who choose to make their commitments in the real estate sector. Sooner or later, every real estate investor in Canada is going…
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…