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Real Estate Investing 101

Financial Freedom Tips for New Real Estate Investors

LLendCityFeb 14, 2026· 6 min read

Practical tips for new real estate investors pursuing financial freedom, covering goal setting, budgeting, patience, networking, and taking your first steps.

Real Estate Investing 101

Investment Property Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide for Investors

LLendCityFeb 13, 2026· 11 min read

Master investment property analysis with cash flow calculations, cap rates, and expense frameworks. A practical guide built for Canadian real estate investors.

Real Estate Investing 101

Alleyway Homes: The Six-Figure Discount Most Investors Overlook

LLendCityFeb 11, 2026· 9 min read

Alleyway homes sell for $100K+ less but rent at market rates. Learn how Canadian investors turn this curb appeal gap into serious cash flow and long-term wealth.

Mortgage & Financing

Private Lending in Canada: How to Get the Best Rate (Not the Worst)

LLendCityFeb 9, 2026· 7 min read

Discover how smart borrowers get private mortgage rates at 5.99% instead of 12%. Real strategies, real numbers, and the exit plan most brokers skip.

Real Estate Investing 101

Private Lending & Development Deals: How Smart Investors Put Their Money to Work

LLendCityFeb 9, 2026· 8 min read

Discover how private lending and real estate development projects create serious returns for investors. Real deal structures, risk strategies, and off-market access explained.

Mortgage & Financing

Best Commercial Mortgage Lenders in Canada

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 13 min read

Compare the best commercial mortgage lenders in Canada. Big banks, credit unions, CMHC-approved lenders, private lenders.

Mortgage & Financing

Best Mortgage Rates in Windsor Ontario

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 7 min read

How to get the best mortgage rates in Windsor, Ontario. Compare bank vs broker rates, learn what affects your rate.

Mortgage & Financing

CMHC vs Conventional Commercial Mortgage Guide

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 11 min read

Compare CMHC-insured and conventional commercial mortgages in Canada. Rates, down payments, amortization, timelines, and which option saves you the most money.

Mortgage & Financing

Commercial Mortgage Down Payment: How Much?

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 9 min read

Down payment requirements for commercial mortgages in Canada by property type. CMHC programs with 5% down, conventional options. Learn about [commercial vs residential mortgage differences](/blog/commercial-vs-residential-mortgage-differences).

Mortgage & Financing

First-Time Commercial Property Buyer's Guide

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 13 min read

A step-by-step guide for first-time commercial property buyers in Canada. How to prepare, what lenders look for including [net operating income for loan approval](/blog/net-operating-income-client-loan-approval-guide), and common mistakes to avoid.

Mortgage & Financing

Commercial Mortgage Rates Canada: Complete Guide

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 10 min read

Current commercial mortgage rates in Canada explained. CMHC-insured vs conventional rates, what affects your rate.

Mortgage & Financing

Commercial vs Residential Mortgage Differences

LLendCityFeb 8, 2026· 10 min read

The critical differences between commercial and residential mortgages in Canada. Qualification, rates, terms, and when to switch from residential to commercial lending.