It’s Time to Fire Yourself from Half Your Real Estate Investing Tasks
SavvyInvestor
September 16, 2025
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Canada’s Housing Market: What’s Actually Going On Right Now?
If you’ve been feeling like Canada’s real estate market has been sending mixed signals lately, you’re not wrong. Some provinces are heating up while others are cooling off. Prices are slipping in some...
It’s Time to Fire Yourself from Half Your Real Estate Investing Tasks
Most people get into real estate with the idea that it’s going to be a hands-off income stream. The kind where money rolls in and life gets easier. But pretty quickly, the reality kicks in: you’re taking...
The Overlooked Strategy That Just Works: Student Housing for Real Estate Investors
Every fall, it’s the same scene in every university town: students moving in by the dozens, carrying suitcases, bedding, and instant noodles; parents running last-minute errands while trying to act like...
The Overlooked Strategy That Just Works: Student Housing for Real Estate Investors
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August 19, 2025
Managing Renovations from a Distance: How to Pull It Off Without Losing Your Mind
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Where Canadians Are Moving—And What It’s Doing to Real Estate Prices
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When Is It the Right Time to Sell Your Investment Property?
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Finding Your Purpose: A Guiding Light in Real Estate Investing
Ever found yourself feeling a little lost in the chaotic world of real estate investing? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! It’s a common feeling, especially ...
From Oil and Gas to Real Estate: Our Journey to Financial Independence
Embracing Change and Finding Purpose: Kelly and I embarked on a transformative journey in 2013 when we founded our small oil and gas company, Grinders ...
The Rental Market 2024 Outlook Report That All Investors Should Read
Rentals.ca has unveiled its highly anticipated Rental Market 2024 Outlook report. This report delves deep into the Canadian rental landscape, offering a roadmap for both ...
The Furry Financial Advisor: A Tale of Real Estate Success and Life Lessons
Allow me to introduce you to the best financial advisor I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting – our furry friend, a purebred American Bulldog. ...
U-Haul Announces Top Migration Growth States of 2023
Texas netted the largest number of movers in one-way U-Haul® equipment in 2023, marking the third consecutive year it has finished atop the U-Haul Growth Index. ...
U-Haul Announces Top Migration Growth By Provinces & Cities of 2023
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From Retirement Crossroads to Real Estate Triumphs: A Personal Journey
Five years ago, I found myself at a crossroads, realizing that retirement was looming, and my hospital pension wouldn’t be sufficient due to limited years ...
Pro’s & Con’s Unveiled: Multi Family versus Single Family Property Investment Strategy
Where opportunities beckon and challenges arise, the ongoing debate between multi-family and single-family property investments has become a constant consideration for prospective investors. Each path ...
Understanding Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) in Real Estate Financing
Good day Savvy Investors, I decided to write about Loan-to-Value (LTV) and Debt Coverage Ratio (DCR) because in my commercial mortgage brokering world, I too ...