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Hire a Property Manager: Complete Canadian Guide .

Find and hire the right property manager in Canada. Learn about fees, interview questions, reference checks, and contract terms for rental investors.

Hire a property manager when your portfolio exceeds personal capacity, you're geographically distant, or lack expertise in provincial landlord-tenant laws. Typical fees range 8-12% of collected rent.

Scott Dillingham

Real Estate Investing 101

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Triple Net Lease Strategy for Canadian Real Estate Investors

Master triple net leases: predictable passive income, tenant selection, risks, and Canadian commercial real estate strategies for scaling investors.

2026.04.23 Scott Dillingham · 12 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2026.04.21

Closing Day Checklist: What to Bring & Expect

Complete closing day checklist for Canadian real estate investors. What to bring, documents to sign, costs, and how to prepare for your property purchase.

2026.04.21 Scott Dillingham · 6 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2026.04.19

Closing Cost Negotiation Tactics for Canadian Investors

Save $3K–$8K on closing costs. Negotiation tactics for Canadian investors: title services, lender fees, seller contributions.

2026.04.19 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2026.04.17

Foreclosed Properties Canada: Investor's Guide to Finding Deals

Learn how to find and buy foreclosed properties in Canada. Pre-foreclosure, auction, REO strategies with financing tips and due diligence checklist.

2026.04.17 Scott Dillingham · 6 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2026.04.15

Scale Your Rental Portfolio: Canadian Financing Strategies

Grow from 1 to 10+ rental properties with Canadian financing options, portfolio lender strategies, and proven scaling tactics for real estate investors.

2026.04.15 Scott Dillingham · 6 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2026.04.13

JV Mortgage Financing: Structure & Qualification Guide

Structure joint venture real estate financing in Canada. Learn who qualifies, title options, mortgage requirements, and essential JV agreement terms.

2026.04.13 Scott Dillingham · 16 min Partnerships & Capital Raising
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2026.04.03

Self-Storage Facility Financing Canada: Mortgage and Construction Loans

Guide to self-storage facility financing in Canada: LTV ratios, DSCR requirements, lender underwriting, CMHC eligibility, and construction loans for new builds.

2026.04.03 Scott Dillingham · 12 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.03.31

Foreign Investor Commercial Mortgage in Canada: Financing Guide for Non-Residents

Can foreign investors get commercial mortgages in Canada? Yes — what lenders require, typical LTV limits, tax implications, and how to structure financing.

2026.03.31 Scott Dillingham · 15 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.03.30

Ontario HST Rebate on New Homes: Save Up to $130,000

Ontario's HST waiver on new homes saves buyers up to $130,000. Stack with the CMHC Energy Star rebate for even bigger savings.

2026.03.30 Scott Dillingham · 8 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.03.29

Can CCA Create a Rental Loss? CRA Rule + Exception

You cannot use CCA to create a rental loss in Canada. Class 1 buildings depreciate at 4 percent, and claimed CCA is recaptured when you sell.

2026.03.29 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.03.27

Boost NOI on Commercial Properties & Qualify for Larger Loans

Proven strategies to increase Net Operating Income on Canadian commercial properties, improve DSCR, and access better mortgage financing.

2026.03.27 Scott Dillingham · 11 min Mortgage & Financing

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Hire a Property Manager: Complete Canadian Guide .

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Triple Net Lease Strategy for Canadian Real Estate Investors

Closing Day Checklist: What to Bring & Expect

Closing Cost Negotiation Tactics for Canadian Investors

Foreclosed Properties Canada: Investor's Guide to Finding Deals

Scale Your Rental Portfolio: Canadian Financing Strategies

JV Mortgage Financing: Structure & Qualification Guide

Self-Storage Facility Financing Canada: Mortgage and Construction Loans

Foreign Investor Commercial Mortgage in Canada: Financing Guide for Non-Residents

Ontario HST Rebate on New Homes: Save Up to $130,000

Can CCA Create a Rental Loss? CRA Rule + Exception

Boost NOI on Commercial Properties & Qualify for Larger Loans

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