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Scaling Your Portfolio

Scaling from 5 to 20 Properties: The Financing Roadmap

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 13 min read

A financing roadmap for scaling your real estate portfolio from 5 to 20 properties. Covers conventional to commercial lending, portfolio mortgages, DSCR qualification, entity structuring, and capital recycling.

Real Estate Investing 101

The Investor's Guide to Short-Term Rental Properties

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 6 min read

Explore short-term rental investment strategies including property selection, financing, operations, and regulatory compliance for Airbnb-style properties.

Real Estate Investing 101

Single-Family Home vs Duplex: Understanding Your Investment Options

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 6 min read

Compare single-family homes and duplexes as investment properties, including cash flow, management, conversion considerations, and resale.

Real Estate Investing 101

Investing in Toronto Real Estate: The Complete Investor's Guide to Canada's Biggest Market

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 8 min read

Navigate Toronto real estate investing with strategies for appreciation, cash flow, and market entry in Canada's largest and most competitive market.

Real Estate Investing 101

Vancouver Real Estate Investment Guide

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 6 min read

Explore Vancouver's premium real estate market. Learn about property values, rental dynamics, regulations, and strategies for investing in Canada's west coast.

Real Estate Investing 101

Winnipeg Real Estate Investment: Your Strategic Market Guide

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 8 min read

Discover why Winnipeg offers strong rental yields, affordable property prices, and steady growth for Canadian real estate investors seeking cash flow.

Mortgage & Financing

Zero Down Payment Commercial Property Financing for Canadian Business Owners

LLendCityJan 30, 2026· 7 min read

Learn how Canadian business owners can finance commercial property with zero down payment using owner-occupied NOI-based lending programs.

Real Estate Investing 101

Bathroom Renovations That Increase Rent (And Ones That Waste Money)

LLendCityJan 29, 2026· 9 min read

Discover which bathroom upgrades actually boost your rental income and which ones drain your wallet. Real ROI numbers and material picks for Canadian landlords.

Real Estate Investing 101

How to Spot a Money Pit Property Before You Buy

LLendCityJan 27, 2026· 9 min read

Discover the red flags that turn 'great deals' into financial nightmares. Learn inspection strategies and due diligence tips Canadian investors use to protect their capital.

Real Estate Investing 101

The 70% Rule for House Flipping: A Simple Formula That Keeps You From Losing Money

LLendCityJan 26, 2026· 7 min read

Learn the 70% rule for house flipping - a proven formula to calculate maximum purchase price and protect your profits on every flip deal in Canada.

Real Estate Investing 101

Automated Appraisals: Fast and Cheap, But Here's the Catch

LLendCityJan 26, 2026· 6 min read

Understand how automated property appraisals (AVMs) work, when they help investors, and when they can cost you money on BRRRR and renovation deals.

Mortgage & Financing

Net Operating Income: Get Your Clients Approved Fast

LLendCityJan 26, 2026· 5 min read

Learn how net operating income calculations help qualify your clients for bigger loans and avoid wasted time on deals that won't work. Real broker insights.