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Real Estate Investing 101

10 Common Home Repairs Every Property Owner Should Know

LLendCityDec 31, 2025· 8 min read

Learn the most common home repairs property owners face and how to handle them. From water leaks to electrical issues, be prepared for property maintenance.

Scaling Your Portfolio

Build Multimillion Dollar Real Estate Wealth With 5% Down Canada

LLendCityDec 29, 2025· 8 min read

Learn how Canadian investors use CMHC MLI Select financing and missing middle housing to build multimillion dollar real estate portfolios with minimal capital down.

Mortgage & Financing

How to Get a Mortgage on Agricultural Zoned Property

LLendCityDec 29, 2025· 5 min read

Learn how to finance agricultural zoned property in Canada. Discover which lenders approve these mortgages and what factors affect your approval odds.

Real Estate Investing 101

Fix Negative Cash Flow on Rentals: 3 Proven Strategies

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 6 min read

Struggling with negative cash flow on rental properties? Learn 3 investor strategies: interest-only mortgages, amortization extension, and refinancing for better returns.

Real Estate Investing 101

3 Ways Real Estate Makes You Money in Canada | Beginner Guide

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 8 min read

Learn how rental property builds wealth through appreciation, cash flow, and mortgage pay-down. Plus practical fixes for bad tenants, vacancies, and lemon properties.

Mortgage & Financing

8 Ways to Save $45K on Your Mortgage (Beyond Rate)

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 8 min read

Discover 8 mortgage savings strategies that save Canadians an average of $45,000. Learn CMHC fee porting, penalty avoidance, and refinance blend tactics most people miss.

Mortgage & Financing

Mortgage Brokers vs Banks: Where Should You Get Your Mortgage?

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 7 min read

Compare bank mortgages vs mortgage broker options in Canada. Learn about rates, service, pre-approvals, and why brokers shop your file to dozens of lenders.

Scaling Your Portfolio

Building a $12M Real Estate Portfolio from Scratch | Canada

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 6 min read

Learn how Matt Buschman grew from a failed first flip to 110 rental units and a $12M portfolio. Real lessons on surviving market crashes and building wealth.

Scaling Your Portfolio

House Hacking to Multifamily: Real Estate Investment Strategies

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 6 min read

Learn proven real estate investment strategies from house hacking to multifamily properties. Build wealth through rental income, DSCR loans, and cross-border investing.

Mortgage & Financing

Commercial Mortgage Canada: How Debt Service Ratio Works

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 6 min read

Learn how commercial mortgages use property cash flow instead of personal debt ratios. Discover CMHC MLI Select financing for multi-family buildings in Canada.

US & Cross-Border Investing

DSCR Loans for Foreign Nationals: US Real Estate Guide

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 9 min read

How foreign nationals and Canadians can use DSCR loans to finance US rental properties. Learn requirements, entity structuring, and strategies for cross-border investing.

Mortgage & Financing

Fixed vs Variable Rate Mortgages: Which Is Best for Investors?

LLendCityDec 22, 2025· 7 min read

Compare fixed vs variable mortgage rates in Canada. Learn penalty differences, when to lock in, and which option saves investors more money over time.