Experts have indicated Canada will need to build millions more homes in the next 10 years to meet our growing needs. To the casual observer the problem is easy to solve: just build more homes. For those in the real estate development field, the problem is much more complicated than this.
Contrary to what HGTV would have you believe, flipping a house is rarely glamorous or fun – at least not until the cheque clears. Paul Roussel provides a primer for flippers-to-be
We will examine the predictions from three major market analysts to get a broad sense of where things may be headed.
The first thing Jason Shackleton did once he started earning a modest income was contact a mortgage agent. By acting quickly and believing in his vision, he now has something few people his age can lay claim to: a thriving real estate portfolio built before the age of 30
Affordability remains a challenge in the Toronto and Vancouver metropolitan areas, but the safest investment bet might not even be within Canada’s borders
Canadians exchanging their money into U.S. dollars are at a decided disadvantage, but an RBC Bank financing plan will alleviate that problem for Canadians looking for investment properties and second homes south of the border
With energy costs and environmental awareness at all-time highs, tenants are increasingly looking for properties that will save them money and reduce their carbon footprint. Megan Arevalo provides a wealth of energy-saving suggestions that will go easy on both the planet and your wallet
Tami Bonnell, CEO of EXIT Realty Corp. International, details why prospective investors shouldn’t initiate an investment plan until they ask themselves a few critical questions
Housing built with funding support from the federal government
Radon is known as a silent killer, in part because too few investors discuss its dangers. The home inspection experts at Pillar To Post explain the risksr
Buying US real estate has proven to be a very good investment for Canadians over time
When Sarah J. Stevens realized a 9-to-5 job would never be enough to provide the life she had in mind for herself and her wife, she turned to real estate. Fourteen years and $10 million in net worth later, she’s now helping the next wave of property investors make their dreams come true
Determining the number of properties needed to achieve your financial goals is just the tip of the iceberg. When it comes to getting multiple deals financed, a number of considerations come into play. Streetwise Mortgages’ Dalia Barsoum explains
Streetwise Mortgages' Dalia Barsoum outlines four financing traps investors should avoid when looking to leverage one of the most reliable strategies in real estate: buy-renovate-refinance-rent
Chad Griffiths explains how billboards can provide investors an additional stream of income that's as reliable as it is passive
This 599-unit condo development will be a great investment opportunity as the condo market makes a comeback.
Investment coaches Keith and Linda Perrin have facilitated dozens of real estate deals for investors looking to crack the US market. Their new training offering provides what many programs frequently ignore: personalized mentoring and the tools for creating a comprehensive business plan
Nam Ratna and his fellow co-founders launched Go Get It Real Estate to help empower real estate investors
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