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
Stuck on the Sidelines? How to Beat Paralysis by Analysis...
Toronto’s condo market, long dominated by investors,...
The housing market in Canada has always been influenced...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Before You Lend: Your Essential Private Lending Checklist
With all the recent turbulence in the private lending world, we thought we’d offer some insights into essentials to consider before lending your hard earned ...
How To Find The Right Houses To Flip
Understanding how much it costs to flip a house is key to successful real estate investing. Basic house flipping costs involve the purchase price, holding ...
Understanding & Calculating Cap Rates In Real Estate
The capitalization rate is a fundamental concept in the commercial real estate industry. Yet, it is often misunderstood and sometimes incorrectly used. This post will ...
When’s The Right Time To Scale Your Real Estate Investing Business
Investors in single-family rentals often grapple with determining the opportune moment to grow their portfolio and acquire additional or bigger properties. The decision to make ...