Hey Kyle, Great question. The Cycle in Ontario is not provincial specific, it is really quite regional. Ottawa's cycle differs from Toronto's which differs from Hamilton's. Hamilton is in it's recovery phase and has gained momentum up the S-Curve over the last 12 months. The key in this...

This is a great series that ALL REIN Members should take the time to go through. The notes we have received after have been quite remarkable. .

Barry, your tips and insights have saved me TENS of THOUSANDS over the years... I can't even begin to add up the positive savings you have made for the thousands of Members you have assisted. That, sir, is why you are so well respected in the legal and real estate community. Integrity...

Congratulations Jeff! From the work, comes the rewards. .

Congratulations on doing your homework. I too own a lot of units in the area and, yes, agree it is not perfect... YET! As a long term investor, I like what I see on the horizon. Not from a speculative position but from a research and analysis base. Patience truly is a virtue in strategic...

Hi, You are at the point of requiring good accounting advise. Although I am sure that your banker is giving you the advice that he knows.... It is imperative that you get a good investment property accountant. Search this forum for some good one (search box on top right of page. It is...

I suggest you speak with a different insurance company. Park Insurance (Chirs) is great. Phil Jarvie at Hub is also great Both of whom understand investing.

Knowing all that seems to be coming for GP, I would rent that property out. Contact the major contractors for the new hospital, they will be looking for long term rental space for workers and construction managers. .

I have been able to save a bunch of money (an more importantly get better coverage - including extended vacancy, tenant vandalism, rental replacement etc) by using the team at Park Insurance. Here is the link directly to REIN Member exclusive program they offer REIN Insurance Their claim service...

It is a financing strategy that changes your non-deductible debt into deductible debt (over time). Most banks now offer mortgages designed for this strategy (re-advanceable mortgages, STEP mortgages etc) where the Access to Line of Credit increases as your mortgage gets paid down. It take...

With Rent To Own, the 'gold at the end of the rainbow' is compelling HOWEVER, for many this is a BRAND NEW strategy. It is critcal that you learn the whole process - not jump in blindly chasing the increased cash flow. The above post is just a primer. The Audio from the January REIN...

It's Quiz Time. As most people know, I love music - it plays constantly in my life. When I write, when at Real Estate Investment Network Events, when hanging around at our house, while working outside on the farm, while travelling (often to seek out music experiences)... It is one of the...

Very Proud to Announce the Release of: The Little Book of Real Estate Investing in Canada. And like all my others, 100% of the Royalties go directly to Habitat for Humanity (total raised so far as of Jan 2013 = $921,000!!) For most Canadians buying a home or investment...

Thank you for this heads up. .

Hi Brad, It was great to have such an esteemed Harvard Professor share his research and strategies with the Members. I would have to say that the impact he had (in just that short 3 hour presentation) surpassed even my high expectations. The discussion of C.O.R.E. and how it pertains to...

By Funding The YMCA Project The City of Abbotsford Sends Mixed Messages Do We Need Tax Increases So We Can Hurt Current Abbotsford Businesses? Over the last 20 years, in my economic research business, I have been blessed to analyze and speak to almost 100 cities across this great nation...

There are some amazing tenants out there, but so many Landlords never find out because they treat the tenant poorly from the beginning. Congratulations on being one of the good ones - and reaping the benefits! .

A great place to start when setting it up is to look at the 'Required Line Items" that CRA needs from you every single year. They provide a very clear reporting document as well as instructions here: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pub/tg/t4036/t4036-e.html The Actual reporting form is T776-12...

Congratulations on #7. Love the fact that you used strategies that reduced your risk, by having a tenant in place before you even waived conditions! .

Congratulations Tahani, The Michael Millenaar Award is not given lightly. Michael was a true leader who put others ahead of himself, he created success in his life as well as others. Taught us all that life isn't 100% about work - play had to be a part of it. He was the bravest human...