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Real Estate Investing 101

The True Cost of Selling Your Investment Property

LLendCityAug 13, 2026· 5 min read

Understand the real costs of selling investment property - commissions, prep costs, closing fees. Learn when selling makes sense versus refinancing or holding.

Mortgage & Financing

Cohabitation Income for Mortgage Qualification in Canada

LLendCityAug 12, 2026· 6 min read

Learn how cohabitation income can help you qualify for a larger mortgage by including household income from non-borrower residents.

Partnerships & Capital Raising

Mortgage Investment Corporation: Lending vs Equity in Canada

SScott DillinghamAug 12, 2026· 7 min read

How a mortgage investment corporation funds cash-flow lending and LP equity in Canada—Keasy MIC, RSP/TFSA, Hamilton 10-plex.

Real Estate Investing 101

Buyer's Market Strategy: How to Negotiate & Get Discounts

LLendCityAug 11, 2026· 5 min read

How to recognize and capitalize on buyer's market conditions, including negotiation tactics, market indicators, and strategies for acquiring properties at a discount.

Real Estate Investing 101

What Is a Security Deposit in Canada? Rules by Province

SScott DillinghamAug 11, 2026· 8 min read

Security deposit rules vary by province. See what Ontario, BC, Alberta, and Quebec allow — and common landlord mistakes that trigger penalties.

Real Estate Investing 101

What Is a Condominium Development? A Clear Definition

SScott DillinghamAug 11, 2026· 6 min read

A condominium development creates individually titled condo units. Learn how it differs from rentals and freeholds, who builds them, and how financing works.

Mortgage & Financing

Converting Residential Properties to Commercial Financing: When and How

LLendCityAug 10, 2026· 10 min read

Learn when it makes sense to move your rental properties from residential to commercial mortgages, how DSCR-based qualifying works, and what the transition actually looks like in Canada.

Real Estate Investing 101

Residential vs Commercial Real Estate: Strategic Investment Insights

LLendCityAug 9, 2026· 7 min read

Compare residential vs commercial real estate investing. Learn key differences in financing, management, tenant relationships, and returns for informed decisions.

Real Estate Investing 101

Warning Signs of a Bad Real Estate Investment (Before You Buy)

LLendCityAug 8, 2026· 6 min read

Spot red flags before buying investment property: unrealistic projections, deferred maintenance, location issues, and other warning signs.

Real Estate Investing 101

Backyard Improvements That Actually Pay Off (And Ones That Don't)

LLendCityAug 7, 2026· 6 min read

Which backyard upgrades boost rental ROI in Canada? Landscaping, decks, fencing, and features that attract tenants—plus what to skip.

Mortgage & Financing

Mortgage Payment Calculator Guide for Rental Properties

LLendCityAug 6, 2026· 13 min read

How to use mortgage payment calculators to model different financing scenarios for your rental property investments.

Real Estate Investing 101

Cash-on-Cash Return Calculator Walkthrough

LLendCityAug 5, 2026· 11 min read

Calculate cash-on-cash return for Canadian rentals: formula, 3 worked examples, and benchmarks for what a good return looks like.