Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle

Secrets of the Canadian Real Estate Cycle

Author: Don R. Campbell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-01-04

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 0470952695

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Canadian real estate investors often hear about real estate cycles, yet very few people can describe what they are and how to actually use them to one's advantage. The Canadian Investor's Guide to Secrets of the Real Estate Cycle will show Canadian investors the ins and outs of the various phases of the real estate cycle, such as boom, slump and recovery, in order to equip them with the knowledge to make practical and informed decisions about their portfolios. Written by Canada's top-selling real estate investor and author Don Campbell and Kieran Trass, a leading expert on real estate cycles, the book will drill down into the various causes that affect real estate trends, such as local and global economics, population migration, employment levels, affordability of rental housing, real estate listings and other factors, to provide a scientific basis for assessing current trends and where those trends are heading. Complete with charts, checklists, and real-life stories, The Canadian Investor's Guide to Secrets of the Real Estate Cycle will be an indispensable guide for all investors.


81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor

81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor

Author: Don R. Campbell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-05-18

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 0470676086

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Keeping your books in order and your taxes minimized are crucial elements for profitable real estate investing, and it’s vital for real estate investors to take an active role in their administration. 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor offers clear direction and applicable examples to unravel these often complex issues that are key to maximizing your revenue and reducing your taxes. This isn’t a guide to tax evasion or dodgy accounting. This is a guide to understanding the limitations, requirements and benefits of the Canadian system and making sure that they work for you, the investor, and not against you. Different forms of property ownership and property type bring with them variations in how they must be accounted for in your books and the taxation rules associated with them. These differences are not the responsibility of your accountant or lawyer, they’re yours. 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor is an accessible guide to tax and accounting and how these concerns intersect with your real estate investments. If you’re serious about your real estate investments, 81 Financial and Tax Tips for the Canadian Real Estate Investor is a vital resource that will help you maximize your revenue and keep more of that money in your bank account.


The Little Book of Real Estate Investing in Canada

The Little Book of Real Estate Investing in Canada

Author: Don R. Campbell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-16

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1118464745

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Canada's bestselling author on real estate draws back the curtain on real estate investing Investing in real estate has often been viewed as the poor second cousin to the stock and bond markets. The misperception that investing in real estate is somehow difficult has cost Canadians the opportunity to increase both the quality of and income from their investment portfolio. To help provide a new perspective to Canadian investors, Canada's bestselling real estate author speaks about his relationship with real estate as the asset that has consistently delivered value for himself and the Real Estate Investment Network community across the country. Author Don R. Campbell is Canada's most recognizable face in media on matters to do with real estate Offers readers a unique glimpse into Don R. Campbell's views on real estate as an asset class, the opportunities and challenges, and the essential characteristics of a successful real estate investor People want to learn from the best. Investors have no better role model than Don R. Campbell—either to be introduced to the world of real estate or to take away lessons that will embolden success.


The Real Estate Retirement Plan

The Real Estate Retirement Plan

Author: Calum Ross

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2017-02-25

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 145973842X

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Leveraging equity in a principal residence and using it wisely to purchase rental property is the solution to a safe, secure retirement for millions of Canadians. With examples and a detailed discussion of the principles and mechanics, this book will demystify and make an irrefutable case for borrowing to invest.


Buying U.S. Real Estate

Buying U.S. Real Estate

Author: Richard Dolan

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-08-27

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1118439783

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"I would consider this the bible for any Canadians wanting to invest in US real estate." —W. Brett Wilson, Entrepreneur, Recipient of the Order of Canada, and former Dragon The thought of buying property in the United States has been on your mind. Perhaps family members or friends already own real estate in the Sunbelt and you've enjoyed the occasional visit. You sense the market isn't as frenzied as it once was but there is still very good value to be found. Whether you are looking for a vacation home or an investment property, you are certainly not alone. Canadians continue to buy U.S. real estate at a record pace. But as the economy and laws change around ownership of U.S. property, Canadians need to have the most current information possible at their fingertips. Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians is written by experts who own U.S. property and addresses the many cross-border issues and requirements, such as: How to begin your search and find relevant data Finding the experts you need on your side Knowing that a property meets your lifestyle needs and wants Knowing all of your finance options How to proceed with renovations or upgrades What you need to know about U.S. tax laws What type of ownership is best aligned with your strategy How to create an estate plan For Canadians generally, and boomers especially, the right property in the right destination point is integral to their life-rich philosophy. Buying U.S. Real Estate: The Proven and Reliable Guide for Canadians puts all of the pieces of the puzzle together and is an essential guide to reaching one's ultimate destination.


Investing in Condominiums

Investing in Condominiums

Author: Brian Persaud

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-21

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1118044134

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A lot of information has been published for those who wish to buy a condo as a principal residence, but not for investors who want to expand into the condominium market. Investing in condominiums is not about being caught up in the mass hysteria of lining up to buy a pre-construction unit in a "hot neighbourhood" and hopefully flipping it at a profit when it's built. On the contrary, investing in condos can be a very good way to generate solid returns when done according to the proven strategies outlined in the book. Investing in Condominiums will show readers the ins and outs of profitable condo investing by sticking to investing fundamentals, carrying out proper due diligence, and having an exit plan. Pre-construction condominiums, especially in Toronto and Vancouver are sought-after by both Canadian and international investors. The stable economy, low-interest rate environment, and appreciating values are a recipe for investor success. Investing in Condominiums gives Canadian investors the nuts and bolts of undertaking such an investment based on real-life examples and expert knowledge. By reading this book, the investor can proceed with full confidence knowing that they are asking the right questions, doing the math, and assembling the right team of experts that will help them realize their investment goals.


When the Bubble Bursts

When the Bubble Bursts

Author: Hilliard MacBeth

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 2015-03-21

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 145972982X

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Starting in 2008, investors, upset by the stock market collapse, started to see real estate as a "safe haven" investment. While talking with numerous clients, investment manager Hilliard Macbeth realized that Canadians have far too much of their investment capital and savings tied up in expensive real estate when better opportunities are about to appear in other asset classes. He argues that Canada is in the midst of a real estate bubble, and there will soon be a crash in house prices. What can Canadians do to be prepared financially for retirement and to take advantage of the "once in a lifetime" buying opportunity that will follow the bubble bursting? All these answers can be found in When the Bubble Bursts.


97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors

97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors

Author: Don R. Campbell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-12-22

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0470739150

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Investing in real estate in Canada has never been more popular. From Vancouver to Halifax, Canadian investors--both novice and veteran--are generating wealth through one of the best investment vehicles available. On the heels of the hugely successful Real Estate Investing in Canada (0-470-83588-5), Don Campbell returns with a digest of strategies and advice for the investor, gleaned from the experience of four leading mortgage, finance, legal and investment experts. 97 Tips for Canadian Real Estate Investors will be an essential addition to every real estate investor's library. Filled with proven, real-life Canadian-specific examples and strategies, all readers will find this book to be one of the best and most valuable investments that they will ever make.


Real Estate Joint Ventures

Real Estate Joint Ventures

Author: Don R. Campbell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-01-31

Total Pages: 341

ISBN-13: 0470676116

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A step-by-step guide to attracting all the investment funds you will ever need for your next real estate transaction As the sales of Real Estate Investing in Canada have proven, Canadians are looking to real estate investing to build wealth. In his bestselling book Real Estate Investing in Canada, Don R. Campbell introduces the Authentic Canadian Real Estate (ACRE) system, the first system of its kind to show ordinary Canadians how to profit from investing in residential real estate. Told as a narrative, a typical Canadian couple named Richard and Emma successfully buy their first properties and now are ready to leverage their equity into more properties. In order to achieve their goals, they are introduced to a joint-venture specialist and, with his guidance, they learn how joint-venture partnerships work and secrets and strategies for acquiring new properties that only the pros know. Richard and Emma build their portfolio -- and their confidence -- and so they leave their jobs to focus on real estate investing full-time. Following a proven 7-step system, Richard and Emma are equipped with the information, strategies and motivation they need to go to the next level by explaining: What are joint-venture partnerships and how do they work to create win-win relationships Wealth attraction principles-how to become a money magnet How and where to find joint-venture partners-marketing and lead generation--and separate the wheat from the chaff Structuring a joint venture deal-building a team of experts and the due diligence process Legal structures and agreements, including tax implications 19 landmines to avoid in joint venture partnerships Following up with current joint venture partners and duplicating success The appendices offer valuable time-saving checklists, forms and worksheets, as well as advice on paper flow and time management.


The Secret Wealth Advantage

The Secret Wealth Advantage

Author: Akhil Patel

Publisher: Harriman House Limited

Published: 2023-07-11

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 0857198580

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During your life you will make many important financial decisions. Their success will be significantly affected by the state of the economy and financial markets when you make them. Imagine if you had a guide to the future to help you anticipate periods of boom and bust and make decisions accordingly: when to invest and take risk, and when to sell or take measures to preserve your wealth. The Secret Wealth Advantage is that guide. To make better investment decisions at the right times, you need to understand the 18-year cycle. It is responsible for all of the periods of wild speculation and spectacular collapse that have been a feature of the modern economy for well over 200 years. At the heart of this cycle is the property market. Understand this and you will be able to forecast precisely what will happen next. Using a treasure trove of historical data and entertaining stories from the present and prior periods, The Secret Wealth Advantage reveals everything you need to know about the cycle: where we are within it, why it happens, why no one sees it and what you need to look out for. And, most importantly, The Secret Wealth Advantage provides you with a practical guide for what to do at each stage of the cycle. Put this into action and a world that appears complex and chaotic can be mastered. You will have an investment edge that seasoned professionals can only dream of.