Expert Advice

Investor Oliver Limcango details the six steps many new real estate investors miss when purchasing an investment property.

Dustin Graham sets out five steps investors must take to identify the problem tenants that seep through the cracks.

A happy tenant makes for a stress-free landlord experience. Here are some simple ways to make a lasting impression on new renters.

Lee Strauss sets out the reasons you should find a real estate agent who has experience with investors.

We've all heard the horror stories of tenants who destroy property or fail to pay rent. A bad tenant can be a nightmare for any landlord, as well as both emotionally and financially draining.

There are many reasons why people fail to pay their debts; sometimes it’s because of a serious illness, maybe the death of a loved one, a job loss or divorce. And yet, for others, it simply boils down to a complete lack of fiscal responsibility, as they amass more debt than their income can pay for.

Investor Marcel Greaux lays out the five critical C’s of credit -- aspects of the lending process that he says every investor must become familiar with.

As the Bank of Canada lowers interest rates, and we wait for the lenders to follow suit, Dalia Barsoum advises investors how to align their investment strategy with their mortgage financing options.

Investor Tim Collins explains how savvy investors, in order to grow, turn to working with joint-venture partners to take their business to the next level.

Our personality and behavioural traits impact every aspect of our personal and business lives. For new investors, these traits can help predict future successes. Dustin Graham shares some of the core traits every new investor should have or be working to develop.