Real Estate Investing Guides

Core mortgage concepts every investor needs to understand — rates, terms, and how lenders think.

How lenders evaluate your application — income, credit, debt ratios, and getting approved.

When and how to refinance — equity extraction, rate improvements, and BRRRR refinances.

Financing for 5+ unit properties, office, retail, and mixed-use commercial real estate.

Your first steps into real estate investing — how to evaluate deals, find properties, and get moving.

Cap rates, cash-on-cash returns, and how to evaluate whether a rental deal pencils out.

Apartment buildings, duplexes, and the power of scaling through multi-unit properties.

Value-add strategies — buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat and fix-and-flip investing.

Moving from your first property to a large portfolio — systems, financing, and strategy.

Structuring deals with other investors — JV agreements, profit splits, and finding partners.

Raising money from private lenders and investors to fund your real estate deals.

How Canadians buy and finance investment property in the United States.

No-income-verification loans for U.S. properties — DSCR, foreign national programs, and LLC financing.

Tax implications, entity structures, and legal considerations for Canadians investing in the U.S.

The mental frameworks and habits that separate successful investors from the rest.

Real investor journeys — case studies, lessons learned, and what actually works.

Finding and working with realtors, lawyers, accountants, and property managers.

How to research and evaluate Canadian and U.S. real estate markets for investment.

Self-managing vs. hiring a PM, tenant relations, and keeping your rental running smoothly.

Airbnb, VRBO, and STR investing — financing, regulations, and maximizing revenue.