Investing basics for the new investor.
Both novices and seasoned experts in the real estate industry struggle with this reoccurring question: When is hiring the services of a professional property management company worth it? Indeed, property management firms offer both…
As a real estate investor, you probably already know that you can’t live without a good home inspector. Even if you’ve only bought your own home, someone has to tell you when you’re potentially…
Distressed properties are properties that have experienced plenty of damage—and are thus much cheaper investments. Damages to distressed properties could include fire damage, flood damage and much more. Since these types of properties require…
Great tenants are worth their weight in gold! They pay their rent on time and don’t (usually) cause much trouble. When trying to attract good tenants, it’s important to properly market your property, but…
If you’re ready to make the leap into real estate investing and become a landlord, consider living on-site. There are many benefits to living on the property that you own, including the fact that…
More and more people are choosing to find a home within urban areas as opposed to suburban neighbourhoods. The reasons for this can vary, but many people like living in urban areas because of…
The term might sound silly, but “house hacking” is a great way to get into the real estate investment game. Simply speaking, you can have tenants pay your mortgage and related housing costs. This…
When looking to invest, it’s always a good idea to put your efforts into a local property. While it might be tempting to search for a property in up-and-coming neighbourhoods, buying something that’s not…
When working with contractors, it’s important to build a relationship based on loyalty and trust. This is why many people decide to work with contractors from their local communities as opposed to large contracting…
So, you’ve gotten into real estate investing as a way to make plenty of money and start working for yourself. This can be an exciting decision, but it’s important to know there will be…
Whether you have been investing in real estate for decades or you are just beginning to think about making investments, it’s important to have goals to keep you on track. Setting manageable investing goals…
Investing in property is one of the best ways to earn passive income, increase savings and build wealth. However, there are a lot of things that property investors have to do to make sure…
Canada’s real estate market has been booming for a while, leading to more foreign investors snatching up hot properties. If you live overseas and have been interested in breaking into the Canadian market, it…
Investing in real estate can seem difficult. But, if you learn to avoid the biggest mistakes it becomes much easier. Today I'll be going over the three biggest mistakes that investors make when they…
There are a lot of opportunities for real estate investors, but sometimes it can be difficult to rent out a property-- especially at a time when there is a lot of economic uncertainty going…
It happens all the time: sometimes, no matter how carefully you research, plan and acquire financing, you may find yourself sitting on a bad real estate investment. While real estate investing is considered a…
When you’re investing your time and money into a long or short-term rental property, you will inevitably find yourself dealing with tenants. It’s unavoidable. Person-to-person interaction is a critical part of the real estate…
If you’ve been a good saver and investor when it comes to your retirement funds, the temptation can be to sit back and assume that you’ve done everything that you need to do. However,…
If you’re sitting on a lot of capital but don’t have time to research and invest in real estate yourself, you might benefit from working with a real estate analyst. Analysts are typically hired…
Whether you’ve owned rental properties for years or are just starting to dip your toe into the water, the importance of having a good pool of tenants is paramount. You want to make sure…
Negotiating and signing a mortgage is an exhilarating activity, but also a stressful one. It’s usually the culmination of hours of paperwork and background checks, and the process can seem endless at times. While…
Real estate professionals and investors today have more tools at their disposal than ever before. Websites and online listing databases can give you updated information at a moment’s notice, and social media means that…
When you put your hard-earned money into anything, you hope against hope that your investment will pay off. That goes double for real estate investors, who often have to devote themselves to long-term goals…
As the owner of a rental property, you have a certain obligation to anyone who lives under your roof. A significant portion of that responsibility ensures that your tenants aren’t in constant danger because…
One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of real estate investment is the marketing angle. Investors go into the real estate rental market with the understanding that they’ll need to spend hours researching neighbourhoods…
When it comes to your first investment, there is one universal requirement. Whether you’re looking to buy stocks, buy a business or buy real estate, you’re going to need some money. You’ll need capital…
When you’re breaking into real estate investment in Canada, one of the most likely points of entry is the fix-and-flip. For those people who don’t feel willing to take on the long-term duties associated…
When you find the person you want to marry, you’re probably not planning on the relationship ending. Unfortunately, over time, some married couples determine that the best way forward to separate. While the number…
Has someone ever told you to invest in real estate? Well, they're not mistaken. Investing in real estate can build your equity, provide steady cash flow and give you financial freedom for your future.
The most common pitfalls I see all investors getting into, stay tuned so you don't make those mistakes, I promise you I'll be worth it. This article is transcribed from the video below. Good…