Getting started as a real estate investor can seem like a daunting task. There are so many things to consider, so many different strategies, and so many opportunities. As an aspiring real estate investor, there are 3 steps you can take to take in order to get started on the right foot. Continue reading “3…
When the expenses of home ownership are high relative to incomes, housing affordability is low. Poor affordability becomes a problem as people in an area struggle to sustain a reasonable standard of living. When a large portion of income is spent on housing, less disposable income is available for families to enjoy and serves as…
Anyone involved in real estate would be happy to have a crystal ball which would allow them to predict future trends in the market place. In order to do well as investors we need to see ahead, but the statistics we hear most are all about the past. While it is nice to keep up…
What do coffee, a notepad, and a pair of reading glasses have to do with my new gig or report? Well both were the result of coffee and writing, and I might need reading glasses one day since this new gig will mean more time at the computer every week. In this week’s post I’ll…
At some point in our real estate investing career, most of us have trouble coming up with additional funds to continue acquiring properties. Whether this happens after your first property or your tenth, one of the most common ways to continue buying property is to begin working with partners. After using your own resources to…
Over the past decade we have become accustom to low interest rates. After rates plummeted to “emergency” levels in 2007 following the global financial crisis, healthy cash flows were a nice perk as real estate investors made their way through our most recent recession. With rates still hovering below historical averages and our economic recovery…
Since the introduction of the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) for Canadians in 2009, there has been a debate over which savings vehicle is best. Although there are several factors which come into play such as income, marginal tax rates, clawbacks on retirement benefits, and utilization of the RRSP Home Buyer’s Plan, in this article…