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Partnerships & Capital Raising

MIC vs Direct Private Mortgage Investing in Canada (2026)

SScott DillinghamJul 11, 2026· 4 min read

Compare Mortgage Investment Corporations with direct private mortgage lending. Control, liquidity, diversification, RRSP eligibility, and which path fits capital providers.

Real Estate Investing 101

Property Analysis Spreadsheet Walkthrough for Investors

LLendCityJul 11, 2026· 12 min read

A complete walkthrough of how to build and use a property analysis spreadsheet to evaluate rental property investments.

Mortgage & Financing

Investment Mortgage Qualification Self-Assessment

LLendCityJul 10, 2026· 11 min read

Assess whether you qualify for an investment property mortgage in Canada before you apply. GDS, TDS, stress test, and down payment requirements explained.

Real Estate Investing 101

How to Replicate a BRRRR Deal Step by Step

LLendCityJul 9, 2026· 14 min read

A complete financing roadmap for executing the BRRRR strategy — buy, rehab, rent, refinance, repeat — with real numbers and lender strategies.

Mortgage & Financing

Improve Debt Service Ratios for Mortgage Approval

SScott DillinghamJul 8, 2026· 12 min read

Optimize GDS and TDS ratios to qualify for investment mortgages. Strategies to pay down debt, increase income, and use rental offsets.

Real Estate Investing 101

How to Evaluate a Deal Before Applying for Financing

SScott DillinghamJul 7, 2026· 12 min read

A step-by-step deal evaluation framework to ensure your investment property makes financial sense before you apply for a mortgage.

Mortgage & Financing

How Fast Can You Close on an Investment Property?

SScott DillinghamJul 6, 2026· 10 min read

Realistic closing timelines for investment property purchases in Canada by financing type, plus how to speed up the process.

US & Cross-Border Investing

Cross-Border Mortgage for Canadians Buying US Property

SScott DillinghamJul 5, 2026· 13 min read

Step-by-step guide for Canadian investors applying for US mortgages. DSCR loans, foreign national programs, LLC setup, and closing process explained.

Mortgage & Financing

Choosing the Right Amortization for Rental Properties

SScott DillinghamJul 4, 2026· 10 min read

How to choose between 25-year and 30-year amortization for your rental property mortgages in Canada.

Mortgage & Financing

A-Lender vs B-Lender vs Private Lender: Which Fits Your Deal?

SScott DillinghamJul 3, 2026· 14 min read

Compare A-lenders, B-lenders, and private lenders for investment mortgages. Rates, qualification criteria, and when to use each in Canada.

Partnerships & Capital Raising

How to Evaluate a Development Partnership as an LP in Canada

SScott DillinghamJul 1, 2026· 6 min read

Due diligence checklist for limited partners evaluating real estate development partnerships in Canada. GP track record, returns, risk, and docs.

Partnerships & Capital Raising

How to Invest in Private Mortgages in Canada (2026 Guide)

SScott DillinghamJul 1, 2026· 6 min read

Learn how to invest in private mortgages in Canada. Secured lending, RRSP/TFSA options, due diligence, returns, and how private mortgage investing works.