Sadly, most mistakes that investors make could have been avoided if only they knew the tips, strategies and tactics that others have perfected before them. This is especially true for multi-family real estate investing where mistakes (and profits) can be much larger. Read More...

If you are not prepared for the changes in the 'Real Estate Weather' you will be left out in the cold, wondering what happened. Read More...

BMO announces that they are recommending now is the time to lock in your Canadian mortgage rate. But, many of the facts say the opposite. Here's the analysis Read More...

Over the past 5 years, the ACRE Program - REIN`s cornerstone training foundation - has gone through many changes and upgrades to reflect what`s happened in markets across the country. One of the most recent upgrades is the addition of Mastermind learning sessions, allowing for intimate...

The Technical Real Estate Cycle is about to enter a new phase, driven by a shift in demand. This shift will leave many investors, towns and neighbourhoods behind if they don't adapt. Here are key insights to get you in front of this shift Read More...

Making decisions needs to be based on unfiltered reality. Unfortunately, the advent of Social Media has the negative affect of providing us a strongly filtered view of the world. With this article you can take the filters off. Read More...

Tropical real estate is a lovely dream, but do you TRULY know what you are buying? Is it a real estate investment, or a security with a real estate foundation? Many unsophisticated investors buy into projects believing that they are buying a real estate investment, when in fact they are simply...

The Canadian luxury real estate market in Canada had a resurgence in 2013, according to REMAX survey. There are 6 key reasons why this occurred and why it will be different in 2014. Read More...

We all seem to understand that it is not how much you make that matters, it is how much you keep (just look at the deductions on your last paycheque), yet not many people consider the importance of understanding the tax implications of their investments. Read More...

Rule #4 for buying real estate outside of your home country: Never, ever, ever use a legal representative that also represents the other side of a deal. EVER! This is true when you buying at home and is doubly important when buying outside of the country. Don't ADD risk, take it away. Read More...

The first step in this rule is to find out what restrictions are put on a foreign property holder. Don’t assume that what occurs here in Canada will look anything like what occurs in another country. Tax laws, ownership laws, immigration laws, - they ALL affect you! Read More...

“Make sure you're buying not because it is cheap, but because it has potential.” Part of any due diligence is investigating what else is out there. Remember, there are 2 types of competition you will be fighting with, so make sure you have all the facts. Here's how: Read More...

Never buy property at a distance, especially in another country, without seeing it for yourself. You work hard for your money in Canada, why would you throw your money at a potential property without knowing the reality behind the dream? Read More...

The Canadian Winter Storms often freezes investor's brains to the point of making major mistakes when they buy real estate retreat in warm climates. Right now there is a huge target on Canadian travelers' backs - we become quite easy marks for selling paradise during the first few months of the...

The amount of paperwork real estate investing can be overwhelming unless you have a simple and effective system that controls it all. Once it is in place, it not only saves you time, it also saves you money at tax time. Read More...

Too many consumers and investors are ignoring effective mortgage reduction strategies. This is costing them thousands in interest and prolonging their path to financial independence. These 10 mortgage reduction strategies are a great place to start Read More...

The biggest mistake one can make is to follow our false beliefs without verifying with facts. This is especially true when building your real estate portfolio from $80,000 to $80,000,000. Learn how to avoid disastrous 'flat earth' thinking. Read More...

The US Government shutdown that has just ended will not be the last. Whether you live in Canada or the United States this is not good news for our financing markets or our economies. It all started in 1980 with a simple vision and a $20,000,000 investment. The negative power of unintended...

Modular construction for residential properties seems to be the talk of the housing industry, however will it turn out to be a solution, or just another housing folly. We investigate the reality Read More...

Before you choose your next mortgage for your home or investment property it is absolutely critical that you ask the key questions and know how to get a deep discount. Read More...