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Featured Real Estate Investing 101 2026.05.25

When to Walk Away From Real Estate Deals .

Learn the red flags that signal a bad real estate investment. Know when to exit deals and protect your capital as a Canadian investor.

Walk away from deals with insufficient cash reserves, negative cash flow, structural problems, environmental issues, or neighborhoods in decline—regardless of time invested.

Scott Dillingham

Real Estate Investing 101

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Commercial Property Appraisal Methods Canada: Income, Cost & Comparison Approaches

Learn how commercial property appraisals work in Canada — income, cost, and direct comparison approaches — and how they affect your mortgage qualification.

2026.05.09 Scott Dillingham · 11 min Mortgage & Financing
2026.04.21

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
2026.03.09

2026.03.09

Commercial Mortgage Due Diligence Checklist for Canadian Investors

Skip one item on this checklist and lose thousands. The complete commercial mortgage due diligence checklist every Canadian investor needs before closing.

2026.03.09 Scott Dillingham · 15 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.03.05

Phase 1 ESA Canada 2026: Cost, Process & Lender Impact

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment in Canada: $3K–$8K cost, CSA Z768 process, timeline, and how results affect commercial mortgage approval.

2026.03.05 Scott Dillingham · 11 min Mortgage & Financing
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2026.02.24

5 Mortgage Deal Killers and How to Fix Them

The top 5 mortgage deal killers ruining real estate investments. Fix low appraisals, hidden debts, zoning issues, and close your deal successfully.

2026.02.24 Scott Dillingham · 6 min Mortgage & Financing
2026.02.13

2026.02.13

How to Analyze Investment Property: Step-by-Step (Canada 2026)

Master investment property analysis with cash flow, cap rates, and expense frameworks for Canadian investors — updated July 2026.

2026.02.13 Scott Dillingham · 12 min Real Estate Investing 101
2026.01.27

2026.01.27

How to Spot a Money Pit Property Before You Buy

Spot the red flags that turn great deals into financial nightmares. Inspection strategies and due diligence tips Canadian investors use to avoid money pits.

2026.01.27 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2025.12.22

How to Analyze a Rental Property Before You Buy

Analyze rental income, verify legal units, and calculate cash-on-cash return before buying. Complete due diligence checklist for Canadian real estate investors.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 9 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2025.12.22

How to Flip Houses in Canada: 30+ Deal Lessons

House flipping fundamentals from an investor with 30+ completed deals. Team building, renovation cost estimation, ARV analysis, and financing strategies.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 9 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2025.12.22

RealSwipe App: Analyze Properties in Seconds (Free)

RealSwipe automates investment property analysis with instant cap rate calculations, NOI projections, and cash flow estimates.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 8 min Real Estate Investing 101
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2025.12.22

First Property: Buy Single-Family or Multifamily?

Which rental property should you buy first in Canada? Compare single-family vs multifamily for beginners, including financing, cash flow, and exit strategies.

2025.12.22 Scott Dillingham · 10 min Real Estate Investing 101

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When to Walk Away From Real Estate Deals .

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Commercial Property Appraisal Methods Canada: Income, Cost & Comparison Approaches

Closing Day Checklist: What to Bring & Expect

Commercial Mortgage Due Diligence Checklist for Canadian Investors

Phase 1 ESA Canada 2026: Cost, Process & Lender Impact

5 Mortgage Deal Killers and How to Fix Them

How to Analyze Investment Property: Step-by-Step (Canada 2026)

How to Spot a Money Pit Property Before You Buy

How to Analyze a Rental Property Before You Buy

How to Flip Houses in Canada: 30+ Deal Lessons

RealSwipe App: Analyze Properties in Seconds (Free)

First Property: Buy Single-Family or Multifamily?

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