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
SavvyInvestor
October 29, 2025
Finding Off-Market Deals: How Savvy Investors Stay One Step Ahead
SavvyInvestor
October 21, 2025
Rents Are Sliding Across Canada—Here’s What the Numbers Say
SavvyInvestor
October 9, 2025
Canada’s Housing Market: What’s Actually Going On Right Now?
SavvyInvestor
September 25, 2025
When most investors think about financing, their mind...
If you’ve been trying to make sense of the Canadian...
Most people get into real estate with the idea that it’s going to be a hands-off income stream. The kind...
Every fall, it’s the same scene in every university town: students moving in by the dozens, carrying...
Renovating a property is stressful enough when it’s in your own backyard. When you’re dealing...
If you want to understand what’s really going on in Canada’s housing market right now, start by watching...
There’s a moment in every investor’s journey when the idea of selling creeps in. Maybe the property isn’t...
When it comes to raising capital in real estate, numbers will get you in the room—but trust keeps you...
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...
Reporting Rent Payments To The Credit Bureau: Good for Landlords & Tenants
As a housing provider, you’re always looking for ways to make things better for both you and your residents. A big step you can take ...
The Pro’s & Con’s To Self Storage Investments: Is It Right For You?
When considering real estate investments, self-storage facilities might not be the first option that comes to mind. However, this sector has been steadily growing in ...
Increasing Cash Flow From Rental Properties
Rental properties have been one of the largest real estate industry sectors to be hit by the increase in interest rates. With these higher increases, ...
How Many Properties Do You Need to Retire?
Many investors wonder how many rental properties they need to generate enough income for retirement. It’s a complex question with no one-size-fits-all answer. It depends ...
Think Before You Quit: What to Know Before Leaving the 9-5 to Full Time Real Estate Investor
Making the leap from a traditional 9-5 job to becoming a full-time real estate investor is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and planning. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...