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Dave Peniuk - ArticlesDave is a commercial mortgage broker and has been investing in real estate with his wife Julie for 8 years. Together they've built a multi-million dollar portfolio of residential properties. Read their entertaining stories of successes and scary mistakes, get up to date advice and lots of information on investing in Real Estate in Canada at http://www.revnyou.com.
Ignore the Fear and Loathing in the Real Estate MarketA famous quote by Theodore Roosevelt is a good one to look to in times like today. "In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing".
It is... No Money Down Real Estate Deals - The REAL CostOn the surface, no money down, also called 100% Financing on an investment property seems like a fantastic idea. With no money down, it seems you can't go wrong. But, that is not necessarily true.
CMHC (Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation), who insures non-conventional mortgages (less than 20% down payment mortgages)... The Real Estate Agent: Whose Side Are They On?Yes, I said it, is the real estate agent really on your side? We (my wife Julie and I) have worked with some outstanding agents, some good agents, some mediocre agents, and some agents that should NOT be agents. Like any industry or profession, there are people who are good... Make Money While You Sleep: Why I Love Real Estate InvestingMoney in real estate is what the big stories are made of, and why we stick with it despite the many challenges (and we've seen challenges from property managers robbing rent money from us, to fire code violations leading to court appearances). But, if you're still thinking about investing in... We Were Robbed by our Property Manager (how to Find the Best Property Manager Money Can Buy)A good, reputable, hands on property manager really is what makes property investing enjoyable. We haven't been so lucky with all of our property managers, but after some hard lessons we've learned how to protect ourselves from the dishonest ones. Buying Pre-construction Condos: the Profits and PitfallsBuying pre-construction condos is not for the faint of heart. It's tough to visualize what you'll get when looking at a plan and it's really hard to see a few years away. But, if do your research and know your objectives it's possible to maximize the potential profits from your purchase.
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