Great list and very handy since I'm looking to make my first investment purchase at the moment. I do believe that the #1 mistake of all new business is not having enough money available. Your list will ensure that I spend my money wisely.

Great post! Very motitivational. I made a resolution to increase my income significantly this year, but I have yet to commit to it. Of course I have already had the "great we are going to be doing the same BS again" moment you mentioned, so the post has struck a cord with me. Now I just...

If you are paying wages to employees then as the employer you need to set up remittance accounts with the government for EI, CPP, Workers Comp and all other payroll deductions. Once they accounts are set up the government will begin to send you a never ending stream of notices of when these...

Thanks for posting the video. It is perfect for this time of year when everybody still has their New Years resolutions as goals to work for.

I would disagree that most Canadians can tell you the value of their home in 2 seconds. Most people would put a value on their home in 2 seconds but it is unlikely that the estimate is accurate. Home owners have a bias and can rationalize the price they want, unfortately for them home buyers do...

I think that there would be benefits to sprucing up your photos with some furniture. I should improve the number of people that inquire about or visit the property. However they will certainly be surprised when they get to it. Best to notify potential buyers that it will be empty when they make...

Thanks for the warm welcome. I will make sure I pick up that book in the next few days. I do agree that I would have been far better off to star a portfolio a few years ago, but I figure that it is better now while market prices are paused, then in a few more years when they start to...

Hello REIN, I'm a new forum member and wanted to introduce myself. I actually found this site last week and was unable to join due to the forum upgrade but I have spent a lot of time reading and catching up on recent posts. I am from London Ontario and I have been involved in real estate for...