Devoted to Enriching Lives
August 25, 2020
"What makes me truly happy and engaged is helping others—to see that we’re making a measurable impact on clients’ wealth is very rewarding for me.”Dalia Barsoum Growing up in a traditional family in Kuwait, and later as immigrants in Canada, Dalia Barsoum appeased her parents’ persistent career wishes for her and entered the corporate world working…
In times of dramatic confusion and uncertainty, knowledge is the new currency
August 20, 2020
The final weeks of summer are upon us. July slipped subtly into August, leaving the warmth of sun and memories in its wake. As Labour Day weekend approaches, we're savouring the last moments of relaxation and time with family, setting aside the uncertainties of the world for just a few…
The Importance of Using a Licensed Mortgage Administrator
August 19, 2020
*This post is sponsored by one of The Real Estate Investment Network’s Trusted Partners, NorthLend Financial Inc. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at david@reincanada.com.*This an important update to the original article published on August 21, 2020, which contained statements that were not accurate…
The Three Little Pigs and Real Estate Investing
August 6, 2020
*This post is sponsored by one of REIN's Trusted Partners, Eximus Real Estate Team. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at david@reincanada.com. The Three Little Pigs is a favourite fairy tale amongst many about three pigs and their real estate woes…
Vandalism by Tenants Insurance—A Must Have
August 5, 2020
*This post is sponsored by one of REIN's Trusted Partners, Park Insurance. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at david@reincanada.com. "It's astounding the amount of damage they could cause in such a short amount of time," said Sean Fyfe, a young family man with…
Transformation and Service
August 5, 2020
“Sometimes people ask if I am happy or satisfied with what I’ve done, and I think the answer is “never.” I will never be satisfied because there’s always another horizon; there’s always another person out there that’s struggling.”Barbara Arrowsmith-Young Despite growing up with learning difficulties that made everything a bit more…
Could This Be the End for Offices?
July 23, 2020
*This post is sponsored by one of REIN's Trusted Partners, InvestPlus REIT. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at david@reincanada.com. All kinds of businesses need to use a commercial lease calculator to work out the costs of leasing commercial real estate…
Developing a Bigger Picture
July 21, 2020
“One of the great things that will come out of this pandemic is the innovation that can potentially happen to drive something different. These innovations could spur a productivity jump that could help to drive incomes and could help to move the world forward.”Carl Gomez With over twenty years of…
My Investment Properties—Am I Covered?
July 21, 2020
*This post is sponsored by one of REIN's Trusted Partners, Park Insurance. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at david@reincanada.com Whether you've just purchased your first investment property or you're a seasoned investor with a large portfolio of properties, you own…
Life by Design
July 13, 2020
“Design your life, then design your business around it.”Mark Baltazar After years of working in an all-consuming consulting firm, Mark Baltazar decided it was time for a change. He wanted something intentionally designed around his values, which led him to real estate investing. Once he decided to explore the multi-family space, Mark dove into educating…




