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How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada
One real estate strategy that I’m quite familiar with, but never written about, is rent to own or lease option homes. What is a rent…
Manulife ONE Mortgage Review
As I’ve been looking into using the Smith Manoeuvre strategy, I’ve come across a few mortgage solutions that will fit nicely. Among them include the…
Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate Investment Comparison
This is a column by our resident real estate expert Rachelle. I actually live and work in the Toronto area, in Ontario and this post…
Avoid the 5-Year Fixed Mortgage Trap
Should I go short or long; fixed or variable with my mortgage? “I wish I had an answer to that, because I’m tired of answering…
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Investing in Canadian REITs
Investing in Canadian REITs can be an excellent option for anyone looking to diversify their portfolio beyond stocks and bonds. The thing is, not all…
How To Pay Off Your Mortgage In 3 Years
In the October 2010 net worth update, I briefly mentioned that I was planning on paying of the mortgage balance this month and I’m happy…
Why Mortgage Rates Are Higher On Investment Properties
If you’re looking to get into the investment property market these days, you might be a little put off when you start hunting around for…
Buying a House in Canada – Why I Can’t Wait To NOT Be a Homeowner
By the end of the summer I will no longer be a homeowner. In many countries that statement would be a simple matter of personal…
How Rent to Own Houses Work in Canada
One real estate strategy that I’m quite familiar with, but never written about, is rent to own or lease option homes. What is a rent…
Canadians Buying Property in Florida – The Tax Issues
My wife asked me the other day about my thoughts on buying property in Florida. As an East coast Canadian, I must say that the…
Buying Foreclosures in Canada – The Process
Once upon a time, I was a landlord and owned a couple rental properties. As this may be old news to some of you, what…
Manulife ONE Mortgage Review
As I’ve been looking into using the Smith Manoeuvre strategy, I’ve come across a few mortgage solutions that will fit nicely. Among them include the…
Landlord Math – Cap Rate and Return on Investment
This is an article from our regular real estate columnist Rachelle. Every landlord should know some basic math. There are calculations that are indispensable to…
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