Using the Smith Manoeuvre to Accelerate Your Real Estate Wealth
SavvyInvestor
October 29, 2025
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Vacancies Are Rising—Here’s How Smart Landlords Are Keeping Their Rentals Full Without Cutting Rent
It’s been a long time since landlords had to work this hard to fill a vacancy. For the last few years, it felt like every half-decent rental would get snapped up within days—sometimes hours. You’d post...
Using the Smith Manoeuvre to Accelerate Your Real Estate Wealth
For most Canadians, the family home represents stability, comfort, and the cornerstone of financial security. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that the very same property sitting under their feet...
The Early Signs of a Market Shift That Most Investors Miss
Every real estate cycle has a rhythm. Prices climb, investors flood in, demand pushes higher… then slowly, often quietly, momentum shifts. Listings start sitting a bit longer. Appraisers turn conservative....
The Early Signs of a Market Shift That Most Investors Miss
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October 29, 2025
Finding Off-Market Deals: How Savvy Investors Stay One Step Ahead
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Rents Are Sliding Across Canada—Here’s What the Numbers Say
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Canada’s Housing Market: What’s Actually Going On Right Now?
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Renovating a property is stressful enough when it’s in your own backyard. When you’re dealing...
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There’s a moment in every investor’s journey when the idea of selling creeps in. Maybe the property isn’t...
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It’s easy to look at real estate investing from the outside and assume it’s all about freedom. Passive...
If you’re planning to finance a multifamily property with CMHC, you’re going to want to pay attention....
Before diving headfirst into the official screening process, it’s worth gathering some basic details...
Dealing With Late Payment From Tenants
Owning a successful rental property business requires finding tenants who pay rent on time. After all, consistently late rent payments not only puts a dent ...
Location, Location, Location – The #1 Rule Of Real Estate Investing
Walls can be moved, fixtures can be replaced, interiors can be updated, but for most properties, the one thing that can’t be changed is its ...
Delinquency On The Rise: Equifax Canada Report Reveals Troubling Trends
In the wake of the ongoing economic turbulence, Equifax Canada’s latest Market Pulse Consumer Credit Trends and Insights report paints a somber picture of the ...
Simplifying Property Management Charges: A Guide for Real Estate Investors
So, you made the call to hire a property management company to free up your schedule, but sifting through the property management fee structures for ...
8 Important Tips for Developing Successful Exit Strategies In Multifamily
Multifamily real estate investments have witnessed a remarkable surge in popularity among investors in recent years. While much attention is understandably focused on the initial ...
B.C. will implement a new 20% ‘flipping tax’ on homes: What you need to know
The 2024 British Columbia budget unveils a new B.C. flipping tax among other measures aimed at reshaping the province’s housing landscape, with a focus on ...
Empowering Women in Real Estate: Embracing Resilience and Adaptability
When you first meet me, you might notice my bold glasses, my vibrant Sicilian heritage, and of course, the fact that I am a woman. ...
4 Beginner Investor Fears & How to Overcome Them
In many ways, starting out as a newbie real estate investor can feel the same as a kid’s first day of school. You worry, “What ...
The Ultimate Tenant Screening Checklist
Bad tenants—the ones who make late payments, are disruptive towards neighbours, and neglect property upkeep—are a property owner’s worst nightmare. But fortunately, a thorough tenant ...