Mortgage Strategies for Investing
Financing plays a major role in real estate investing. The terms and conditions of your mortgage affect your cash flow significantly and can even make or break the success of owning property. Here are a couple of points to keep in mind when you’re researching financing options for both purchases and refinances. Interest Rate Getting [...]
Are You an Investor…Now?
Edmonton is a dynamic city for investors who are looking for affordable property values and a strong rental market. Its close proximity to the oilsands in northern Alberta, as well as its large upgrader projects planned for the future (such as the new bitumen refinery expected to be operating by 2016 in Fort Saskatchewan, just [...]
If Warren Buffett Were a Real Estate Investor
Stock investing has some fundamental principles that are similar to real estate investing. For example, in-depth research for both investments is critical. Bad management can ruin a business just like it can ruin a property and in both cases, the best money is made in the long term 99% of the time. What are some [...]
5 Easy Mistakes to Avoid When Considering a Deal
Certainly the best strategy for dealing with mistakes is to avoid them in the first place. Doingproper analysis right from the start will allow you to take better control of your investment. Here are some tips to help you navigate around common analysis mistakes: Mistake # 1: Taking too long A great deal usually will [...]
Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Property Investor
Investing in real estate is a fantastic way to build long term wealth. In fact, you are probably reading this because you already know this and are interested in some strategies. One of the biggest challenges in life is balance. Balance between work and family, play and meetings, personal life and work life. The reality is – [...]
