http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/real-estate-investing-in-canada-blog.html The Canadian Real Estate Investing Blog is a collection of strategies, tips, articles and commentary by the Real Estate Renegades, Tom Karadza and Nick Karadza. en-us canadian real estate investing Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:09 GMT Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:09 GMT therealestaterenegades.com http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/a-good-hint-that-its-not-a-good-time-to-buy-when-no-cash-flow-properties-can-be-found.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/a-good-hint-that-its-not-a-good-time-to-buy-when-no-cash-flow-properties-can-be-found.html Hello, I am in Ottawa and have found that it's almost impossible to find a property that cash flows, due to high prices. Is this a sign that now is not Tue, 15 May 2012 19:07:05 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/down-payment-required-to-purchase-a-home.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/down-payment-required-to-purchase-a-home.html Can using a credit card work to purchase one or multiple homes? I assume you have to work on the the cash flow analysis to reveal the answer. But i am Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:49 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/canadian-residence-interested-to-purhcase-a-condo-in-florida.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/canadian-residence-interested-to-purhcase-a-condo-in-florida.html I'm a Canadian Resident and I'm interested in purchasing a condo in Florida. I need to know what part of Florida is best to buy in order to have the possibility Tue, 15 May 2012 18:23:14 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/a-capital-gains-avoidance-strategy.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/a-capital-gains-avoidance-strategy.html I have a lake front cottage property that my brother and I inherited from my parents 8 years ago. I bought him out for half of what it was worth at the Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:40:25 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/structure.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/structure.html We have 3 couples that have some experience in doing some house renovations. We are all at a stage where we would like our money to work for us not against Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:09:13 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-sell-to-rent-back.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-sell-to-rent-back.html Hi, Have you ever seen anyone sell their house to rent it back? What would be the best way to find a real estate investor who would buy your house at Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:07:21 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/screening-positive-cash-flow-investments.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/screening-positive-cash-flow-investments.html I live on Vancouver Island and am new to investing in positive cash flow properties. I have a modest amount of money to invest and have discovered that Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:04:03 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/renting-your-primary-home.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/renting-your-primary-home.html I am building a new home and using my equity for that. I have an upstairs downstairs rental. Two furnaces two hot water tanks. But not separate bills. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:02:00 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-invest-in-a-second-home-without-having-to-pay-gst-on-a-second-home.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-invest-in-a-second-home-without-having-to-pay-gst-on-a-second-home.html WITHOUT PAYING GST FOR A NEW HOME PURCHASE,WILL I BE ABLE TO PURCHASE TWO NEW HOMES 2 MONTHS APART- ONE FOR RENTAL, ONE PRIME RESIDENSE Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:59:31 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buying-more-investment-properties.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buying-more-investment-properties.html I have 2 investment condos currently that cover their expenses. I have the ability to make a rental suite in my house too. I would like to buy 1 or 2 more Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:57:19 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/entity-to-use-when-buying-real-estate-in-canada.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/entity-to-use-when-buying-real-estate-in-canada.html I am looking at buying real estate to rehab and resell and also buy and rent out in BC. Can you give suggestions as to the right entity to use for tax Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:56:10 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/tax-deductible-loan-for-real-estate-investment.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/tax-deductible-loan-for-real-estate-investment.html In Canada, does a non-principle residence property need to be rented out in order to qualify as an investment such that the interest on a loan to purchase Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:54:33 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/nonresidence-mortgage.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/nonresidence-mortgage.html I'm a non-resident of Canada and would like to buy property in Canada and get a mortgage in Canada. I have been told that I need 35% down. Is there anyway Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:52:31 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/bradford-ontario.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/bradford-ontario.html Hi All, I'm thinking of investing in Bradford. Would anyone out there with experience be willing to share some ins and outs of the area? Thank Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:50:51 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/age-of-income-for-life-ebook.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/age-of-income-for-life-ebook.html Hello, I am currently reading your ebook and am wondering what the age of it is? Was it written before 2008 when markets crashed and all banks in Canada Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:49:55 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/multiple-mortgages.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/multiple-mortgages.html If a person wants to be able to purchase multiple properties in a year, how do you go about getting that many mortgages to do that? Even if you can put Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:44:54 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-find-a-good-agent.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-find-a-good-agent.html I'm now a Rock Star Real Estate student living in Gatineau. I need a Quebec based agent. Any suggestions on how to find a good agent Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:39:13 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/real_estate_investing_resource_center.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/real_estate_investing_resource_center.html We are your real estate investing resource center, this can help you achieve real estate investing success! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:05:50 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/creating-cash-flow.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/creating-cash-flow.html I would like to create cash flow every month with multifamily properties. I'm just getting started and would like to start with 4 plexes or more. What Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:46:36 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-buy-more-property-with-little-cash.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-buy-more-property-with-little-cash.html Hi, I had just brought one condo in Edmonton. I have just rented out. I brought it with 60k home equity and 140k mortgage. I really wanted to build Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:43:50 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-anyone-else-as-dumb-as-me.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-anyone-else-as-dumb-as-me.html Okay, I may have messed up with my first try at investing. I recently purchased a bi-level with the intent to put a secondary suite in the basement. My Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:41:21 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buying-an-investment-property-with-less-than-20-down.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buying-an-investment-property-with-less-than-20-down.html I know that the 2010 federal budget has made it mandatory to have 20% down to purchase a (4-unit or less) investment property. It's very clear on the Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:38:31 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/taxes.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/taxes.html I'm looking for information on how taxes are different from primary residence and pro investment property. Like write-off's and such. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:29 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/starting-my-investment-business-in-florida.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/starting-my-investment-business-in-florida.html Hi, I am from Vancouver, BC and am looking to incorporate or set up a business structure in Florida, US within the next year. My business will be investing Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:34:01 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/questions-myths-misconceptions-and-fears-about-investing-in-real-estate.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/questions-myths-misconceptions-and-fears-about-investing-in-real-estate.html I was talking to my landlord about real estate when he mentioned he was a member of your “Rock Star” group and owned another house and another condo on Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:30:20 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/about-reits.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/about-reits.html Do you guys have a link on investing in private REITs?? Do you also have a link on which companies investors can invest in in regards to REIT Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:25:39 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/can-you-use-your-rrsp-to-invest-in-real-estate-in-canada-and-the-us.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/can-you-use-your-rrsp-to-invest-in-real-estate-in-canada-and-the-us.html I already have a home and a rental property and I have RRSP's that are not producing any return. Is there anyway I can use that as collateral or even better Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:22:59 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/booking-another-house-from-builder-while-renting-the-present-house.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/booking-another-house-from-builder-while-renting-the-present-house.html I own a house. Recently I have booked another house with a builder in the growing neighborhood in Milton. I have paid a total of $45000 in 4 installments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:12:02 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/average-maintenance-costs-for-rental-properties.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/average-maintenance-costs-for-rental-properties.html Hello Nick and Tom, I was wondering what the average yearly maintenance costs are for a 'normal' single-family rental property bought in decent condition. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:07:34 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/will-your-system-work-in-the-states.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/will-your-system-work-in-the-states.html I live in Buffalo New York will your news letter information help here Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:04:14 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-you-get-a-tenant-to-give-you-a-10000-down-payment.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-you-get-a-tenant-to-give-you-a-10000-down-payment.html Hi there, Great website, thanks for all the information. I keep reading here and there about a $10,000 or so downpayment that you get from your single-family Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:02:13 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-best-set-up-a-portfolio-to-minimize-taxes.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-best-set-up-a-portfolio-to-minimize-taxes.html I am planning to buy several residential rental properties in Canada over the next few years. 1)What is the best method of arranging my portfolio to mimimize Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:55:58 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/investment-in-windsor-ontario.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/investment-in-windsor-ontario.html Good day, I enjoy real estate investment & return, property in Windsor Ontario is very attractive. What is core advice to invest in Windsor for long term? Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:53:32 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/safe-or-not.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/safe-or-not.html I've been offered a chance at 25% stake in a building company that has purchased a plot of land and is developing an adult living area with approx. 100 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:50:36 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-it-a-good-time-to-buy-the-property-in-bidding-war-situation.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-it-a-good-time-to-buy-the-property-in-bidding-war-situation.html I am from Scarborough and the pricing has gone up so much in a very short time in some areas... unbelievable.Do you have some suggestions where to look Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:47:29 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-own.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-to-own.html I currently do not own a home, but am working and saving money for my first income property/home. We're thinking of a duplex, triplex, or possibly a home Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:33:30 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/wanting-vs-choosing.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/wanting-vs-choosing.html For almost 30 years I have wanted to invest in real estate. I have read books, talked with experts, and even begged people to teach me. Just recently I Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:23:42 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/now-or-later-is-the-best-time.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/now-or-later-is-the-best-time.html I am looking for a property as an investment in Montreal and I have some questions: 1) Which is the best location for quick rising in prices? 2) Should Fri, 20 May 2011 16:35:05 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/chickenegg.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/chickenegg.html Hi there, I've read through your ebook and am very interested in your rent-to-own strategy of investing. Here's my question: We need to sell our house Fri, 20 May 2011 15:31:39 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/quarter-ownership.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/quarter-ownership.html What do you guys think about purchasing quarter ownership? Thanks, Flori Fri, 20 May 2011 14:56:03 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/where-or-how-does-one-obtain-money-to-invest.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/where-or-how-does-one-obtain-money-to-invest.html I have often said: If I had $500,000.00 I could invest in proven companies who buy raw land and develop.I could double the investment in 5 years at a rate Fri, 20 May 2011 14:43:40 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/competitive-biding.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/competitive-biding.html With respect to New Brunswick, can 2 offers be considered at the same time? Once an offer is written, can another one be added to the table? If not, why? Fri, 20 May 2011 14:03:27 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buy-and-hold.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/buy-and-hold.html Hi, I would like to know more about what the best method of maintaining equity in you investment properties and planning for the future. I guess, I am Fri, 20 May 2011 14:00:20 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/real-estate-investing-for-beginners.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/real-estate-investing-for-beginners.html I live in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Where are you based out of ? I am intereste in learning more about investing in Real Estate. Do you have any Fri, 20 May 2011 13:59:56 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/location.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/location.html Do you have any experience, personal or otherwise, investing within Montreal,Quebec? I am extremely interested in what you have said in your book, but Fri, 20 May 2011 13:51:23 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-it-ok-to-use-home-equity-for-a-downpayment.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/is-it-ok-to-use-home-equity-for-a-downpayment.html Hi, I'm wondering if it's OK to use home equity in my primary residence for a 20% downpayment on an investment property? The property I'm looking at Fri, 20 May 2011 13:43:57 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/crunching-the-numbers.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/crunching-the-numbers.html I am trying to get a better understanding of real estate investing and you guys provide tons of great information with a genuine sincerity (hard to find Fri, 20 May 2011 13:43:28 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-find-a-decent-real-estate-agent-who-is-not-just-interested-in-his-commission.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/how-do-i-find-a-decent-real-estate-agent-who-is-not-just-interested-in-his-commission.html I am ready to invest, and finally got all my courage together. My first struggle is finding a realtor that is aggressive in finding me an investment property Fri, 20 May 2011 13:40:42 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/paying-down-your-rental-investment-mortgage.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/paying-down-your-rental-investment-mortgage.html Good day, I am new at investing in real estate. Have one rental so far with good positive cash flow. In the process of purchasing another. I have Wed, 04 May 2011 19:42:42 GMT http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/what-of-return-will-an-investor-look-for.html http://www.therealestaterenegades.com/what-of-return-will-an-investor-look-for.html I am a small time renovator. I have just come across an attractive property with a house on it that will need to be bulldozed. Before I do anything I am Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:48:36 GMT