The Canadian Real Estate Investor

Are higher rates causing these increases in rental and mortgage fraud? Nearly half of Canadians Think mortgage fraud is common, and almost 20% said it was acceptable.  The best landlord due diligence story ever  Market updates from TRREB  Almost all of  Canada fits into Ontario Are Constructionists the final price floor If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan pleas...

Where are the youngest cities in Canada, why are they young and what does that do for the micro and macro economies. Investment property for under 300k in Winnipeg 8% cap rate Age demographics in all the major Canadian markets. Where are the young people going and why does it matter as an investor If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on...

 When is comes to the success any type of investment property it's likely fairly dependent on one thing. Vacancy. In this episode we look at CMHC's report covering vacancy rates across the country.  Analyzing & calculating vacancy rates CMHC's housing report on every major city The effects of low vacancy on rent and ownership  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick an...

We have gotten a ton of questions about this, so here it is, your roadmap to your first investment property. Check all these boxes and you will be a landlord. Understanding your WHY to writing a business plan Who’s on your power team an what roles they play Picking you market and picking your assets class Property management and tenants If you have any questions for the show or want to work with N...

The newest batch of CREA stats are out, we look at whats happening in major markets  across the country, we also discuss; A big multifamily deal in a gorgeous neighbourhood   Employment and the economy & why new jobs are no good  Projected price drops based off prior corrections  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media o...

You've heard us mention it many times over the episodes, Canada is headed late stage housing economy, well what does that even mean!? We cover;  Late Stage Capitalism & End Capitalism Who percentage of populations own homes around the world Late stage indicators and how to spot them  What this means for Investors in Canada  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and D...

We look at how billionaire Sam Zell built his career in real estate, and take his investing & life principles, explore & unpack them,  We take a closer look at Oshawa for the deal if the day Tiff Macklem most recent comments on Interest Rates keep Investing simple  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an e...

News! & lots of it. We cover some great articles that cover the following topics, Toronto thinks it’s the centre of the universe, but the votes are in. And. Its not Mortgage & Title Fraud, what is it and how to defend against it $7500 to build a basement suite for Grandma from the Prime Minister & of Course we will touch on mortgages, both trigger rates and number of arrears If you hav...

We are back at Greybrook’s office today for our second conversation with Sasha Cacuz. He provides valuable insight into what his investment and development team are doing in both Canada and in the USA, specifically Miami. We also discussed;  Investing In different assets classes and locations How should operators, investors, or developers be acting in this “new market”? Can Bill 23 have a meaningf...

More people need co signers these days than ever before, but why? We explore why co signing is so prevalent in this market.  What is co signing & why its so prevalent now, when you need one and how to get them off title  Affordability, Homeownership, & the Canadian Dream  The difference between drive till you Qualify and Co Sign till you qualify  If you have any questions for the show or w...

A new rate hike & the new monetary policy report are changing the economy, sentiment is down and people are reacting in strange ways.  Inflation, where it is & where we need it The BoC’s rate hike & monetary policy Bank of Canada overnight rate vs Government of Canada 5-year bond yield  Most importantly fixed vs variable rates and how they have been affected  If you have any questions...

In this episode we do an in depth analysis of the Rental Report from RentPanda. It covers 30 major markets across the country and measures them in a variety of ways.  Affordability: Household Income Vs. Individual Income  Days On Market across the country Rent Rates & what to expect for the rest of the year If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach o...

We start things off in the Garden City with a great Deal of the day, then take things national to talk CREA stats.  Zoning Bylaws in Victoria, BC Buyers, Sellers & Balanced Markets  National average home price is forecast to decline 5.9% Sales To New Listings Ratio If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email...

You know we don’t do many guests, but Patrick Cossette is a goldmine, so, he’s back by popular demand to talk all about everyones favourite topic....Taxes! Go check out the other episode we did with him, Episode 39: Buying Real Estate In A Corporation Vs. Your Personal Name.  Active Vs. Passive Income HST/GST considerations for Flipping & Rentals  Does investing through a partnership impact yo...

Stephen Ross is worth $11.6 billion dollars, but started with a 10k loan. In 50+ years of experience, he has built Related into the largest real estate developers in the US.  What is PHD and why is it his hiring criteria  The importance of working with partners  The importance of DIY  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media...

Real Estate is full of acronyms, and there's one thats been getting a lot of attention recently, OPM - Other Peoples Money. This is sold as the dream, the easy way, and the get rich quick way. But is any of that true?  What OPM really is & how to get it The pros and cons of Debt & Equity What is a Capital Stack If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please...

We all want to scale to freedom and we do that by building a portfolio. But then what? Sell your portfolio? Buy a portfolio?  Buying a portfolio vs. Building a portfolio The different types of portfolios & what a they look like Modern Portfolio Theory A 17 unit deal In Saskatoon with a 14% Cap Rate If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to the...

If you listen real estate investment lore, you’ve probably heard about people looking for distressed properties, more specifically the buying of “foreclosed” properties. We cover the basics of these two unique deal types and more,  The 3 D's of Real Estate Mortgage arrears and delinquencies The key differences between Power of Sale & Foreclosure   If you have any questions for the show or want...

Extra Extra, It's a news episode see. We cover a bunch of great news stories that you need to know about including, What you need to know about the Foreign Home Buyers Tax   Average income you need to buy a house and what the actual average incomes is in each province BoC’s Announcement and outlook for 2023 National Banks Housing Affordability Monitor If you have any questions for the show or want...

Barry Sternlicht is worth $4.7 billion dollars, he has built Starwood Capital into one of the biggest real estate investors in the world, these are the 17 principals he has used to succeed in building his Real Estate Empire.  Let you winner run & bet the jockey not the horse  Paying attention to public markets as a "small" real estate investor  The coolest deal of the day yet, 9 doors, one pro...

Where to invest? Thats the question we are always have in the back of our minds. We take a national tour of every major city across the country and look at the Return On Investment you get.  Every major city, the ROI and other keys facts you need to know Major market trends and takeaways from the investors report Rent To Price Ratios nationally  If you have any questions for the show or want to wo...

There are so many different asset classes in Real Estate; in this episode we analyze markets across the country and look at Retail, Industrial, Hotels, Seniors Housing & Commercial properties and how they are performing.  We look at all asset classes vacancy rates, cap rates & rental rates Which markets support which property types & what you can do with this info Dan is trying to buy...

Over the last decade or so, Countless businesses and models have been disrupted by technology and the speed of these disruptions is growing, we look at some of the companies trying to change real estate in Canada There are over 450 prop tech companies in Canada  Digital mortgage lenders - property sharing - Landlord services Embracing change and utilizing technology  If you have any questions for...

As Investor it's our mission to buy real estate and make deals, because in this environment deals are hard to find. So how do you make a deal a good one? VTB's & OPM, what they are and why you need to know Advantages for buyers and sellers  How to negotiate a VTB  If you have any questions for the show or want to work with Nick and Dan please reach out to them on social media or send an email...

Lots of news these days in Real Estate and it's easier than ever to just focus on the bad stuff. So we look at it, unpack it and shed some positive insights on what this market means for you.  The latest interest rate hike and its effects  Vancouver has more landlords than anywhere else in Canada Millennials are renting longer than any previous generation  If you have any questions for the show or...