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Partnerships & Capital Raising

Real Estate Crowdfunding Canada: How It Works (2026)

SScott DillinghamJan 21, 2026· 10 min read

Real estate crowdfunding as an alternative investment for Canadians: accessible entry points, platforms, and risk analysis.

Real Estate Investing 101

Best Real Estate Investment Groups Canada 2026: Top 10

SScott DillinghamJan 21, 2026· 10 min read

Top 10 Canadian real estate investment groups for 2026: REIN, REIA chapters, apartment networks. Networking, education, deal flow, and JV access.

Mortgage & Financing

Debt Ratios Explained: Get Approved for More in Canada

SScott DillinghamJan 19, 2026· 7 min read

Understand how GDS and TDS debt ratios work in Canada. Lender strategies that could significantly boost your mortgage approval amount for investment properties.

Scaling Your Portfolio

Engineer to Real Estate Investor: Scaling to 16+ Units

SScott DillinghamJan 19, 2026· 8 min read

How an electrical engineer built wealth through large multifamily properties and condo conversions. Why 16+ units beats single-family rentals for cash flow.

Mortgage & Financing

How to Finance Multifamily Properties in Canada (2026)

SScott DillinghamJan 12, 2026· 7 min read

Finance 5+ unit multifamily properties in Canada. Compare CMHC insured programs vs conventional bank loans for better rates, terms, and amortization periods.

Personal Finance & Mindset

Leverage the Stock Market Like a Real Estate Investor

SScott DillinghamJan 12, 2026· 10 min read

Invest in the stock market with only 25% down, just like real estate. Leveraged segregated funds, margin accounts, and how to boost portfolio returns.

Mortgage & Financing

25-Year vs 30-Year Amortization: Which Saves More?

SScott DillinghamJan 8, 2026· 8 min read

Compare 25-year and 30-year amortization side by side. Monthly payment differences, total interest costs, and which schedule works best for Canadian investors.

Mortgage & Financing

Rental Worksheet Program: Use 100% Rental Income to Qualify

SScott DillinghamJan 5, 2026· 5 min read

Keep your current home as a rental and qualify for a bigger purchase. The rental worksheet program lets you use 100% of rental income to maximize buying power.

Mortgage & Financing

Organized Documents = Better Mortgage Rates (Here's Why)

SScott DillinghamJan 5, 2026· 8 min read

Organized financial documents unlock better mortgage rates in Canada. Expert tips on document preparation, tax filing timing, and what lenders want to see.

Personal Finance & Mindset

10 Daily Habits for Real Estate Investing Success

SScott DillinghamJan 4, 2026· 8 min read

Build wealth faster with these 10 daily habits used by successful Canadian real estate investors. Goal setting, team leadership, and market analysis routines.

Scaling Your Portfolio

Build Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Wealth With 5% Down

SScott DillinghamDec 29, 2025· 9 min read

Canadian investors use CMHC MLI Select financing and missing middle housing to build multimillion-dollar portfolios with minimal capital. Here is the strategy.

Mortgage & Financing

How to Get a Mortgage on Agricultural Zoned Property

SScott DillinghamDec 29, 2025· 6 min read

Finance agricultural zoned property in Canada. Which lenders approve these mortgages, approval factors, zoning requirements, and alternative financing options.