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The housing market in Canada has always been influenced...
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Just one bad tenant could cost you thousands of dollars...
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With the federal election heating up, politicians are...

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Turning Happy Investors Into Referral Machines
When it comes to raising capital in real estate, numbers will get you in the room—but trust keeps you...
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Boundaries, Burnout, and Being the Boss: What Real Estate Investors Need to Hear
It’s easy to look at real estate investing from the outside and assume it’s all about freedom. Passive...
Understanding the New CMHC Policy Changes (Presentation)
CMHC Just Quietly Hiked Multifamily Premiums — Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re planning to finance a multifamily property with CMHC, you’re going to want to pay attention....
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Tenant Trouble? Let’s Help You Avoid That
Before diving headfirst into the official screening process, it’s worth gathering some basic details...
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Why Buying More Properties Won’t Fix A Broken System
There’s a big difference between growing your real estate portfolio and scaling your business. And if...
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The 7 Numbers That Tell You If a Property’s Actually Worth It
You can love real estate. You can be excited about deals. You can even have a nose for what a “good”...
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Canada’s Rental Market Right Now: What’s Really Going On?
If you’ve been watching the rental market across Canada over the last few months, you’ve probably noticed...
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Raise Capital with Confidence (Even If You’ve Never Done It Before)
You’ve found a great deal. Maybe it’s a duplex in a solid rental area, or a value-add multifamily you...
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What to Do When Your JV Partner Wants Out
Handling Joint Venture Exits Without the Panic or the Drama Let’s talk about a scenario that no one likes...
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Market Trends

Trends In The National & Provincial Rental Market

Rentals.ca’s April 2024 report presents a comprehensive view of Canada’s changing rental market, indicating trends of cooling in previously overheated areas alongside continued growth in ...
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Property Management

Self-Management vs. Property Management Company: Which Is Better?

At the time of writing this many homeowners are feeling the “financial crunch” of higher interest rates and soaring living expenses. Since property management tends ...
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Market Trends

Capital Gains Tax Changes: What You Need To Know

The recent federal budget announcement has set the stage for a significant alteration in the capital gains tax landscape, which is sparking a frenzy of ...
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Real Estate Scaling

Your 10 Step Guide to Building a Real Estate Investing Business Plan

Real estate empires grow from a blueprint, not last-minute hunches. This guide outlines how to create a real estate investing business plan to help you ...
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Success Mindset

Managing Challenging Times for Real Estate Investors

As a real estate investor and mindset coach, I truly understand the challenges that come with navigating uncertain and challenging times. In today’s climate, so ...
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Real Estate Financing

From Novice To Know How: 10 Common Mistakes New Real Estate Investors Should Avoid

Real estate investing is a challenging and exciting adventure, but it is also a lot of trial and error. This industry requires creative problem solving, expert ...
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Tenant Management

How to Raise Rents Without Losing Your Great Tenant

Periodically raising your rent price is crucial to running a successful rental property business. Over time, your operating costs will increase, and inflation will chip ...
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Raising Capital

The Importance Of Communicating With Money Investors….After Funding

Money Investors aren’t customers – they’re business partners, and real estate investors should treat them as such. Regular updates and occasional call for advice go ...
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Success Mindset

Campus Cash Flow: Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations for Student Housing Investment

University campuses create enormous demand for housing. From undergrad to graduate students, professors and administrators to janitors, and the many secondary businesses fueled by all ...
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