97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors 2.0

by Campbell, Don R.; Kinch, Peter; McGuire, Barry; Westcott, Russell

• ISBN13: 9780470963630
• ISBN10: 0470963638
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-03-15
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

From the bestselling author of Real Estate Investing in Canada // A Canadian bestseller now fully revised & updated What can you learn from four Canadian real estate experts who have 100-plus years of collective investing experience? Plenty! Whether you are a novice investor or own a portfolio of properties, 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors will provide you with insights, strategies and success stories to help you build wealth faster and save you time and money. You'll learn from the experts by reading about the challenges and pitfalls they experienced, and get their advice on how to avoid them. The authors outline success strategies based on the proven Authentic Canadian Real Estate system that works across Canada, consistently and in any market. From understanding the principles and economics of investing, to sourcing properties and financing, 97 Tips is chockfull of great ideas for investors who want to achieve beyond their dreams. In this new edition you will be introduced to new concepts of financing, how to leverage more profit from the properties you own, how to tell within minutes if a property that's on the market is worth serious consideration, plus landlording and property management tips.

Author Biography

Don R. Campbell (Calgary, AB) is the author of the Canadian bestseller Real Estate Investing in Canada and  president of the Real Estate Investment Network(REIN), with 1,400 members   whose investment in Canadian residential real estate tops $3.1 billion.

Peter Kinch (Vancouver, BC) is the principal of The Mortgage Team and PK Approved Mortgages with brokers in major cities across Canada. He is a member or REIN and speaks regularly on developments in the banking industry.

Barry McGuire (Edmonton, AB) is an investor and  lawyer who consults with clients on their real estate purchases. He develops and presents materials to the REIN group.

Russell Westcott (Vancouver, BC) is vice president of REIN and a veteran real estate investor, researcher and educator.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part 1: Stop Thinking . . . Start Knowing!

The Foundation on Which All Is Built.

Part 2: Money Matters: Mortgage and Financing Tips.

Part 3: How to Make Your Investment System Work.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appendix.

Property Goldmine Score Card.

All Properties Due Diligence Checklist.

Condominium Purchase Due Diligence Checklist.

Statutory Declaration..

REIN Property Analyzer.

Support Tools and Key Contacts.

Real Estate Investment Network—REIN.

About the Authors.

Index of Tips.