Canadian Real Estate Network

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…

Unlike other investment opportunities, real estate is as much an art as it is a science. You could analyze statistics and research economic trends until you’re blue in the face, but you still can’t…

Finding a real estate partner is a big commitment. You need to find someone who you enjoy being around, who you trust with your finances and with whom you want to build a future.

It’s frustrating when you find the perfect real estate investment but aren’t able to secure the necessary financing. Real estate can move quickly in today’s market, and there’s no time to waste waiting until…

One misconception about real estate is that hard skills are all you need. Things like cost estimating, knowledge of intricate building codes, evaluating markets and other related financial skills are certainly valuable attributes to…

When you picture a real estate investor, you might picture someone making big multi-unit deals or a TV star flipping houses and laughing all the way to the bank. Sometimes the best strategy isn’t…

Warehouses are a hot real estate investment right now, with more and more companies looking to meet customer demand by increasing their number of regional hubs. Many eCommerce businesses require not only warehouse space…

A reverse mortgage is a loan that you can borrow based on the equity you’ve invested in your home. You can use this money however you want, including as a way to help finance…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. To find…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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).

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…

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…