Managing Renovations from a Distance: How to Pull It Off Without Losing Your Mind
SavvyInvestor
August 17, 2025
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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...
Managing Renovations from a Distance: How to Pull It Off Without Losing Your Mind
Renovating a property is stressful enough when it’s in your own backyard. When you’re dealing with one that’s hours away—or worse, in a different province or country—it adds a whole new...
Where Canadians Are Moving—And What It’s Doing to Real Estate Prices
If you want to understand what’s really going on in Canada’s housing market right now, start by watching where people are moving. Whether it’s international immigration, cross-country relocations, or shifts...
Where Canadians Are Moving—And What It’s Doing to Real Estate Prices
SavvyInvestor
August 17, 2025
When Is It the Right Time to Sell Your Investment Property?
SavvyInvestor
July 21, 2025
Turning Happy Investors Into Referral Machines
SavvyInvestor
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Boundaries, Burnout, and Being the Boss: What Real Estate Investors Need to Hear
SavvyInvestor
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In this week’s podcast episode, we bring back...
For years, real estate investing has been about knowledge,...
Welcome to the Savvy Investor Podcast, your go-to podcast...
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...
There’s a big difference between growing your real estate portfolio and scaling your business. And if...
You can love real estate. You can be excited about deals. You can even have a nose for what a “good”...
If you’ve been watching the rental market across Canada over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed...
You’ve found a great deal. Maybe it’s a duplex in a solid rental area, or a value-add multifamily you...
Handling Joint Venture Exits Without the Panic or the Drama Let’s talk about a scenario that no one likes...
The Great $1 Trillion Wealth Transfer Is Here—And It’s Redrawing the Real Estate Map You might not see...
When most investors think about financing, their mind usually jumps straight to the bank: apply for a...
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
Top Canadian Migration Cities & Provinces of 2023 Alberta is the leading growth province for 2023 while its largest market, Calgary, is Canada’s top growth ...
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 ...
Is Rent To Own A Good Investment Strategy?
As the dream of homeownership remains steadfast, the traditional path can often present challenges, particularly when it comes to saving for a down payment. In ...
What the Real Estate Market Has in Store for 2024
Predicting the future is always a challenging endeavor, especially in the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate market. As we reflect on the past three ...
