97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors 2.0

Introduction xi

Part 1: Stop Thinking . . . Start Knowing! The Foundation on Which All Is Built 1

Part 2: Money Matters: Mortgage and Financing Tips 29

Part 3: How to Make Your Investment System Work 85

Part 4: Focus on the Two Types of Economic Fundamentals and Dramatically Increase Your Bottom-Line Results 103

Part 5: Data, Bricks and Mortar: The Practical Side of Wealth Creation Through Real Estate Investment 149

Part 6: Negotiate the Deal You Want (Practice Makes Perfect) 183

Part 7: Purchasing and Closing: The Art of the Deal 193

Part 8: Tenancy Issues: Make Defence Your Best Offence 225

Part 9: Legal Insights and Tax Tips: What You’ve Got to Know (So It Won’t Hurt You) 251

Appendix 285

Property Goldmine Score Card 286

All Properties Due Diligence Checklist 287

Condominium Purchase Due Diligence Checklist 290

Statutory Declaration 293

REIN Property Analyzer 296

Support Tools and Key Contacts 298

Real Estate Investment Network—REIN 299

About the Authors 300

Index of Tips 302