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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…

Everyone is talking about a BRRRR strategy? What is it? We have a real-life example to show you from Windsor Ontario Canada, but you can use the BRRRR strategy anywhere in Canada. The video is…

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…

Considering investing in Windsor Ontario? We explain the city, pros and cons on our property tour. Check out our video from a Windsor Ontario local real estate professional. The video is located at the bottom…

Interested in finding great investment properties you can use the BRRRR strategy with? We show you how, plus, we show you how to get a vendor take-back mortgage. The video is located at the bottom…

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…

When you invest in real estate, it's important to focus on your mindset. Having the correct mindset can mean success over failure. Check out this video from a successful millennial. The video is located at…

Every rookie real estate investor on planet Earth is aware of the phrase, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” There’s a reason it’s so common: it’s true. Finding the right person to…

Managing a large commercial building or apartment complex sounds daunting for many investors. Everyone wants the steady return of leasing multiple units, but no one wants to manage all of those units (and tenants). What…

December 31, 2019, wasn’t just the end of the year, but also the end of a decade. The past decade has been one of solid growth for the real estate industry after a rocky start.

If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, you may be wondering whether it would just be easier to invest in the stock market instead. While managing a stock portfolio does require research and work,…

Regardless of which part of the country we live in, the vast majority of Canadians cannot ignore the onset of winter. The sharply declining temperatures, the howling wind and falling snow can wreak havoc on…

Real estate investing requires confidence and a strong, positive mindset. Some days, it’s easier to feel confident about your investment decisions than others. When doubt starts to creep in, it helps to have tools that…

One of the most daunting obstacles any new investor faces is getting their property ready for a renter. You spend so much time planning for the purchase of the property, you don’t realize you eventually…

Across the world, major hotel chains are shaking in their boots as their bottom line slips away. They are utterly terrified of so-called short-term rental companies like Airbnb and VRBO. Though short on vowels, these…

The new year is a time for refreshing, recommitting and refocusing. A time when we look inward and reflect on how we want to be better in the coming year. For many, that means committing…

Health and fitness clubs are a strong industry in Canada, and not just in terms of muscles. The industry generated $4 billion in revenue through 2019, growing 5.1 percent in the past five years. There…

Ready to start investing in real estate but unable to buy? Are you more suited to trading stocks than dealing with tenants? If that’s the case, a REIT might be the perfect solution for you…

If you’re an experienced real estate professional, you may be considering making a career change to become a developer. Real estate development is a rewarding profession that allows you to create investment opportunities. While developers…

Obtaining a loan for your investment property seems like a similar process for obtaining a loan for your personal property; however, it is much more stringent. Lenders want to know that they can trust you,…

Managing investment property, no matter how many or how big, is managing a business. As such, you need to maximize your profit potential for your business. As a real estate investor, your goal is to…