I have been investing and lending to real estate investors for nearly 10 years now. After thousands of successful deals between flips, rent to owns, student properties and commercial assets I have developed a deep knowledge of real estate investments and have a passion of sharing this information with the world! If your looking for a lender who specializes in rental property financing you're going to want to connect with me at team@lendcity.ca.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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,…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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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…
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.
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…
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…
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