*This post is sponsored by one of The Real Estate Investment Network’s Trusted Partners, Park Insurance. To become a contributing editor or to learn about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at [email protected] The Seismic Shift in Realty Insurance What REIN Members Need to Know The realty insurance sector in Canada is facing…

“At the end of the day, what I’m clear on, right now, is that I’m here, I’m now, this is where I have to make the difference. I want to be present to what I can do today, not a thousand years from now? F*ck, who cares? It doesn’t matter, I’ll be gone. My goal is to…

“Stay in traffic. We are in a very changing world. Solicit other peoples’ opinions; people older than you, younger than you, smarter than you, whatever it is. Stay in traffic and pay attention to what’s going on.” Derek Lobo Derek Lobo, a self-titled “Apartment Schlep,” has worked extensively in the apartment and student…

“Lead the life that you find meaningful.”Florent Thevenin Florent (‘Flo’) Thevenin is the director of TheFutureEconomy.ca, a unique Canadian online media that produces multimedia interviews with Canada’s top leaders from business, government, the Indigenous community, academia, and other key stakeholder groups to define a strong vision for Canada’s future economy.…

On November 13 and 14, 2020, The Real Estate Investment Network is hosting its second annual virtual summit for real estate investors! Join Canada's top in-the-trenches real estate investors, research analysts, and economic experts for 1.5 days of real estate investing education, strategies, and solutions. Learn how to make sound decisions—based on…

By Patrick Francey Experienced and well-intentioned real estate investors may not realize there is a blind spot obstructing their success of achieving the results they desire—but often there is. By definition, a blind spot is an area of space that is not visible or an area of obstructed view. The…

“I love helping people reach their goals. I also love teaching people about what they can do with their lives, with their money, with their passions. Real estate is one way to do that. It’s one way to fund many different things and it can open a lot of doors for people. So, my favourite part is…

"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…

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…

*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 [email protected]*This an important update to the original article published on August 21, 2020, which contained statements that were not accurate…