Whether you’ve been in the field of real estate property investment for decades or are just starting to think about pursuing your first deal, there has never been more information out there to help you…
In the world of Canadian real estate investment, there are several ways to recoup your investment in a rental property. Landlords who opt for a stake in the vacation or rental market get quick returns,…
Any real estate investor will tell you that having capital is just about one of the most critical parts of their business. You might be fortunate to have started with a nest egg of savings…
Whether you’re an experienced Canadian real estate investor or just starting to dip your toe into researching your first deal, the way that you find the deals you want to explore is a critical part…
There’s a natural progression into adulthood. We finish school, get a job, find a partner and generally check all the same boxes as our peers (give or take). One big step on that journey usually…
When a first-time homebuyer applies for a mortgage, the process is relatively simple...or, as simple as the mortgage process gets, at least. The interest rates are low, the lenders are friendly(ish), and the whole process…
Managing property is a time-consuming task with no small share of headaches and costs. And while many real estate investors are up to the task of managing their properties, many more leave that job to…
As an active participant in the Candian real estate investment market, you likely spend most of your days concerned with the rules and regulations, the up-and-coming trends and the far-flung future of your local market.
One of the most convenient (yet overlooked) ways to secure funding for your next real estate purchase is through a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). If you know someone with funds squirrelled away for retirement,…
One of the most significant hurdles when you start in real estate investing is generating capital from nothing. To successfully branch out into the broader world of investment, regardless of your larger aims, you need…
Many investors have joint venture partners (JVs). This is a great way for maximizing your investment scope, but it requires some special logistics for structuring bank accounts. Specifically, property-specific accounts should have both your name…
The chance to invest in a particular thing comes up all of the time in life. It’s not necessarily just limited to one arena, either. We all have the chance at various times to invest…
Remember the movie Animal House? The one with John Belushi and his college friends who hosted the most epic (and destructive) party ever at their Frat House? Well I do, and I think this movie…
Whether you’re just starting to dip your toe into the waters of real estate investment or have been at it for a while, there’s always more than you can learn. When you begin to enter…
The coronavirus pandemic has brought with it rapidly, unprecedented economic turbulence. Its sudden grip on Canada and its citizens has created a sharp economic downfall the likes of which have never occurred in the country’s…
The first thing to do when you’re considering real estate investment in Canada is study. Study your market, study the overall industry and study the place where you will build your portfolio. To be honest,…
Investing in real estate in Canada can be a daunting endeavour. There are an awful lot of things that need to be considered and known before you take the plunge. Performing a thorough analysis of…
For those people considering a foray into real estate investment, the two most popular choices are residential real estate or short-term rentals. Thanks to the thriving real estate market in Canada, both of those are…
One of the major issues encountered by investors who are just starting out in the world of real estate investment in Canada is a lack of capital. To be sure, if you hope to make…
Investing in Canadian real estate, as with investing in real estate anywhere, requires a significant amount of planning, research and analysis. One of the first steps that you’re going to want to take is tracking…
Just off the coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick lies gorgeous Prince Edward Island, a slim jewel in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. While most foreigners may even forget that Canada has its island…
Smart investors know that any “brilliant” investing moment or decision started months or years or even decades ago. They know that they were laying the groundwork for these eureka moments via thorough research and steadfast…
Airbnb has been around for a while now. While most investors rent out their homes as a whole to Airbnb, many new investors are renting out a room in their home. If you travel frequently…
Welcome to Manitoba, one of the most fascinating real estate environments in the whole of Canada. Years of flux in the Manitoba market are giving way to several prime investment opportunities for the savvy entrepreneur.
It takes quite some time to inspect the property you want to invest in. Even so, it's possible to miss out on essential factors such as the landscape and property surrounding the area along with…
One of the primary concerns while hunting for an investment property, apart from the location and the house itself, is choosing the right time to invest. On the surface, it may seem more practical and…
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a vacation? For me, it's somewhere near the ocean, a light breeze ruffling my hair and tons of tropical drinks on hand. But…
Since it was founded in 2008, Airbnb has revolutionized the way that people find vacation rentals. Instead of booking a room at a commercially-owned hotel, bed and breakfast or rental home, people can book rooms,…
Whether you are renting out your very first investment property or your tenth, tenant screening is one of the most important responsibilities you have as a property owner. Unfortunately, no matter how carefully you evaluate…
Most people have heard horror stories of promising investment endeavours gone wrong. From dishonest property listings to sudden market fluctuations, there are a variety of circumstances that can complicate a real estate investment deal and…