Navigating First-Time Real Estate Investments: Insights from the Real Estate Rookie Podcast
For many aspiring real estate investors, the sheer volume of available strategies can quickly become overwhelming. From house hacking and long-term rentals to short-term vacation properties and out-of-state acquisitions, beginners…
How High-Income W-2 Earners Are Legally Lowering Their Tax Bills Through Short-Term Rentals
After spending eight years touring as a music producer with platinum records on the wall and almost nothing in the bank, Garrett learned a harsh financial lesson. Looking back, he…
Federal Reserve Rate Hike Stuns Real Estate Market, Sparking New Challenges and Opportunities for Investors
"Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!" As Al famously declared in The Godfather III, real estate investors could be forgiven for feeling a profound…
Evaluating Century 21 Canada’s Rise Platform: A Brokerage Perspective on New Real Estate Tech
When Century 21 Canada officially announced the rollout of its new Rise platform earlier this year, Linas Kilius was far from ready to be impressed. As the managing partner of…
The ‘Silver Tsunami’ Crests: Seven Real Estate Investment Strategies Capitalizing on America’s Aging Population
For the past decade, a widely cited demographic statistic noted that approximately 10,000 Americans turned 65 every single day. Between 2025 and 2027, however, that figure is projected to reach…
New Ontario Tenancy Rules Transform Tenanted Real Estate Deals, Mandating Closer Due Diligence for Realtors
A seller wants to move back into their rental unit, while a buyer wants the tenant out by closing day. On the surface, these two scenarios sound remarkably similar, but…
Navigating Rookie Real Estate Risks: How to Evaluate Low-Money-Down Deals and First-Time Financing
Finding a great deal as a rookie real estate investor can feel like striking gold. In a market where high-value opportunities are fiercely contested, landing a promising property with minimal…
Realism, Fantasy, and Flying Pigs: Why Niagara Home Sellers Waiting for Pandemic-Era Prices Are in for a Long Wait
There is a peculiar atmosphere hanging over the Niagara real estate market right now, much like it is across the rest of the country. The cost of living has skyrocketed…
U.S. Housing Market Hits a Turning Point as Mortgage Rates Top 7% and Inventory Reaches a Six-Year High
The United States housing market is experiencing its most pronounced shift in years, marked by a surge in active inventory that has reached its highest level since 2020. This influx…
From Model to Mogul: How a First-Time Investor Built a Real Estate Portfolio Out-of-State with Just $3,000
When the COVID-19 pandemic ground the fashion and modeling industry to a sudden halt, Thomasina Myresa found herself facing an unexpected reality check. For years, she had done everything financial…