How to Reduce the U.S. Estate Tax
September 10, 2014
By Peter CuttiniIn the past few years, many Canadian residents have taken advantage of the depressed real estate market in the United States, which means we have seen more and more questions about the US Estate Tax. Normally, investors refer to this tax with fear in their eyes, especially when…
Why that Bus Stop Will Make You Money!
September 8, 2014
By Melanie ReuterWhen the US sneezes, Canada catches a cold. We often look down south to see what trends are inevitably coming our way, and many, although not all do. Recent studies out of the US support the ongoing research that ascertains the growing importance of transportation on real estate…
How to Manage Risk on Your Multi-Family Building
September 2, 2014
By Pierre-Paul TurgeonDoes the idea of multi-family investing keep you up at night? Maybe it's the fear of the feat itself, or the anticipation of expanding your portfolio. (Heck, maybe you have an apartment building that is taking more than it is giving!) You're not alone. In fact, most investors…
3 Key Steps to a Successful Real Estate Investment Business
August 29, 2014
By Brian PulisDoes cash flow keep you up at night? Or do you find there just isn t enough time in the day to accomplish all that there is to do? You re not alone! Many business owners find that these two areas are the cause of most of their…
What are Syndicate Mortgages? 5 Headache Reducing Considerations!
August 28, 2014
By Elisa LauI think we can all agree that we are beginning to think outside of the box when it comes to investing in their futures. Traditionally, investors diversified their portfolios using the legacy portfolio model, 40 percent stocks and 60 percent bonds. This model has proven to be insufficient…
Ask an Expert: Why You Need a Reserve Fund!
August 26, 2014
When buying an investment property, every investor will have capital for a down payment. But how many have a reserve fun in place to mitigate the risk of unexpected damages, upgrade, or vacancies? (more…)