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Investing in real estate involves a lot of deals. You’re responsible for finding and buying a property. Then, securing financing to purchase the property. From there, it’s about negotiating contracts to make necessary repairs or…
People these days are busy! Eating a formal dinner at a large family table is less common than it once was. As a result, traditional dining rooms are falling out of style. Many people now…
An economic boom is taking the Prairie Provinces by storm, thanks to the federal government’s recent nationwide legalization of cannabis. For the first time, industrial hemp promises to be one of Canada’s most lucrative cash…
A capitalization rate—commonly referred to as a cap rate—is one of the most fundamental tools in real estate investment. The cap rate represents the ratio between an asset’s net operating income (NOI) and its property…
There are few things more romantic than retiring to a cottage for a warm summer weekend or a special holiday week in the middle of winter. On the surface, cottages may look like lucrative, ideal…
The 2016 census revealed a surprising statistic: the number of Canadians over age 55 rose an astonishing 87 percent between 1996 and 2006. Demographics in Canada are continuing to change as the population ages. There…
The idea of purchasing a run-down home or building isn’t all that appealing. But, getting it at a fraction of its true value and spending a few months refinishing it—to sell it at a tremendous…
These days, short-term rentals are all the rage. Spurred in large part by the popularity of sites like Airbnb and VRBO, an increasing number of real estate investors are converting their residential units into short-term…
Getting ready to rent out a new property? Chances are, you’re going to immediately turn down any prospective tenant unable to demonstrate evidence of stable, reliable income. After all, your primary objective is to make…
There’s a laundry list of decisions to make before closing on your first investment. For instance, you’ll have to decide where you want to invest, which type of property you want to acquire, whether you…
As an investor, protecting your asset should be one of your top priorities. But far too many investors overlook the easiest aspect of safeguarding their investment against damages: Performing regular inspections of the property. There…
Do you think you have a palate refined enough to craft a bottle of fine wine? Are you looking for a unique alternative investment opportunity to diversify your real estate portfolio? Want to try your…
Real estate investing is a business like any other. If you’re not fully committed to the success of your business and the satisfaction of your customers, your investment endeavour likely won’t do very well. That’s…
There are few things more frustrating than inspecting a rental unit following a tenant move-out, only to find the home completely trashed. Some units may have holes punched through doors and walls, while others may…
When you invest in real estate, one of the largest expenses you’ll incur—aside from the price of the property itself—is the amount paid in fees and interest to the bank holding your mortgage. As always,…
Tax code is notoriously challenging to navigate, for businesses and individuals alike. If you’re an individual operating your own real estate investment business, you’re likely to experience even more challenges. It can be a challenge…
If you’re preparing to buy an investment property, you’ve probably already performed due diligence—examined the property in detail, checked out records and negotiated the cost of any repairs into your final purchase price. Unfortunately, many…
Once you’ve acquired an investment property, your top concern generating an income as quickly as possible. This may include forcing an appreciation of the asset. To do this, you’ll likely need to put more money…
Many people confuse the terms “landlord” and “real estate investor.” These titles denote two very different approaches to asset management. Owning property doesn’t make you one or the other—how you manage your property is what…
Just when you think you’ve found the perfect asset, the fear sets in. Are you prepared to spend so much money on an acquisition? What if the market isn’t as favourable as you thought? Is…
Commercial and industrial real estate markets are changing. As e-commerce continues to take up larger slices of consumer spending, the need for spaces like storefronts is declining. But this means other types of real estate…
If you’re new to the real estate investing game, you may think your sole objective is to find properties with the biggest possible rates of return. Unfortunately, making investment decisions driven exclusively by financial factors…
Furnishing and decorating your rental apartment can add significant value to your unit, enabling more lucrative lease structures. Case-in-point: Executive Rentals. Furnished executive rentals are often rented out on one or three-month leases, and are…
Canada’s real estate market continues to change and respond to shifting demands and trends. After nearly a decade of solid nationwide growth, some markets in Canada are finally beginning to cool and contract. This means…
It’s often challenging to think of your real estate investing hustle as a business, especially if you still work a full-time day job and only own one or two assets. Unfortunately, conflating your real estate…
All industries are susceptible to demographic changes. The age, cultural orientation, economic status and linguistic makeup of a population will influence tastes and drive or siphon demand for certain products and lifestyles. Perhaps more than…
Across Canada, rental rates are beginning to slow down and flatten out following years of substantial growth. As a real estate investor, you may be wondering what steps you can take to continue increasing your…
Recovering rental payments is a perennial struggle for landlords. No matter how stringent your screening process is, you’re still likely to end up with at least one tenant who struggles to pay their rent on…
Investors tend to center their capital on traditional investment types: Stocks, bonds, residential real estate and, occasionally, commercial or industrial real estate. Acquiring a good mixture of these investment classes helps develop a diverse, hedged…
Whether you’re a first-time investor or an established industry pro, there may be some financial products that still manage to confuse you. One ill-understood investing tool available to real estate investors is hard money loans.