Canadian Real Estate Investing Blog

Canadian Real Estate Investing has been a mystery for years. As a group we continually get bombarded by American insights, strategies and techniques that often don't apply here. And because we find more "theory" than actual "hands on" information we have decided to share some real world experience right here on this blog. Dig in!

Tom Karadza & Nick Karadza
"The Real Estate Renegades"

Buying second half of a rental duplex

Hello, I purchased half a duplex last year; it has a suite and has been rented all year. Now the second half has come on the market and I want to own

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Condo owners

Hello, I am having difficulty finding out information as to the tax benefits I can have from renting out my condo. Kindly help and a big thank-you,

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Condo Buying Strategy

Hello, I am in a process of buying a condo as an investment property. I plan to move in to this property after I retire in 8 years. What strategy should

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Where to begin?

Hey there, Love the site, so so helpful! I am looking to begin my career as an investor and I was wondering if I am able to with my current situation.

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Real Estate Investment and Taxes

Hi there, I live abroad but am planning to settle in Toronto in September 2013. I also plan to begin investing in real estate rentals. Your website energizes

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First Duplex

I found a duplex near an area that has a not so bad reputation, meaning in that area there’s a small area with low income people but for the next 10-15

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Withdrawing RRSP For Home Buying

I am 69 years old and wish to withdraw my RRSP to make a purchase of a home. Will I be penalized for making the withdrawal before I am 71 years of age

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How to buy a residential house in Brampton, Canada

I live in India. I plan to buy a residential house in Brampton, Canada. Please advise the following: 1.How to get into Canada as an investor in a residential

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Positive cash flow with small down payment?

Hi Tom and Nick, First of all, we are very impressed by your expertise and positive attitude. We are new immigrants-2 years in Canada. We rent an apartment

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Investing $150,000.00

Looking to invest $150,000.00 with a $650 dollar a month pay back. I was wondering what the best route would be to invest it for a bigger monthly income.

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How can I complete a private sale of a residential home without disturbing my current tenants ?

Hi Guys, Hope you can help me with this situation that I am attempting to deal with. I purchased my 5th residential rental home last February. I screened

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U.S. Residents Investigating In Canadian Real Estate

I'm a real estate broker in Michigan living in metro Detroit. I would like advice on buying Canadian rental properties both for myself to buy and my client

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How Can I Convert My Personal Property Into Income Property? Where Do I Go To Find Out About Grants?

My borrowing power is almost or at its max. There is a possibility that I the property could be lost because of too much debt load. Option 1 I want

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Real Estate Investing

I work full time in a company and get a monthly pay cheque. I have my own house, with 50 percent of the mortgage balance on it. I have 50k that I would

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Writing off your mortgage

I'm not sure if this question has been answered before? Once you've paid off your mortgage can you get another mortgage on the same property and write

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