Click here for PDF file: LEVERAGE-2 What is Leverage? It is an effective investment strategy of using borrowed money to generate higher investment returns. When you actually stop to look at the everyday real estate transactions, a home purchase with only 10 – 25% down payment is actually using leverage! How to maximize Leverage:…
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Learn More: Making an Offer on an Investment Property -2013 Making an Offer to Purchase Investment Properties. By Dino Nicosia, Broker of Record, Investpro Realty and Appraisal Ltd. Brokerage So you have decided to invest in real estate and have found the property just right for you. You are now ready to take the next…
READ MORE FROM HAMILTON SPECTATOR King Street West Gary Yokoyama 275 King St. W. CONDO John Rennison,The Hamilton Spectator Luxury apartments,149 Main Street West. nextplay/pausepre 1/2 By Lisa Marr A slew of upcoming condo projects in the lower city promises to transform Hamilton’s skyline. More than 20 multiple residential developments — some rising 20 storeys…
Understanding Real Estate Investments Terms and Formulas In this exciting world of Real Estate Investments there are many terms and formulas often used by investors and lenders. As a wise investor you should be familiar with this Real Estate lingo. The following are some of the most popular and important terms and formulas; Capitalization Rate:…
From the Canadian Real Estate Magazine- http://www.canadianrealestatemagazine.ca/ Following another long and costly case, landlords are calling for a complete review of the Tenant and Landlord Board process. Experienced investors and others in the field of housing should be members of the Landlord and Tenant Board, while the process should be reviewd to save time and money.…
MOST COMMON QUESTIONS 1. When buying an investment property, do I form a corporation or do I buy as individual? This decision will be determined by your personal financial situation. For liability purpose a corporation will provide better protection. However it does not protect you from your mortgage liability (guarantees). There is a cost related…
WHY INVEST IN REAL ESTATE In recent months, there’s been a lot of debate as to whether to invest in Stocks or buy Real Estate as a safe hedge against inflation and to build wealth. Given the current predictions of a drop in property prices, and the unpredictable Stock market, I still maintain Real…
Investing in real estate and being a landlord should be treated like any other business. The goal is to end up with a profit at the end of the day. After collecting rent and paying all the expenses, you must have money left over to be profitable. As a bonus, slowly and steadily your…