Equity is not the only way to make money in real estate

[Thomas Beyer]

Equity upside is always desired. Often the only way to make money in single family houses, raw land or condos realistically is through equity upside, as cash-flow is poor to negative. Hence the focus on strong markets, such as Top Ten REIN towns as identified by REIN or strong parts of cities with transportation improvements. Let's face it though: not every market is an up market, and certainly not all the time. Many prices in UK, Ontario, Australia, BC or Alberta have risen to a point where affordability is seriously eroded, possibly for a long long time .. hence significant, fast equity upside it tough to get ..



Hence, are there ways to make money in flat to even declining markets ?



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