Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies

Get involved in real estate investing Real estate is a vital component of a well-balanced investment portfolio.  Real Estate Investing For Canadians For Dummies offers a clear, comprehensive look at investing in real estate in Canada—even if you feel priced out.  From investigating properties—and other investment options, such as REITs—to securing financing, managing properties, and knowing when to sell, real-life anecdotes and a balanced perspective make this the ideal book for people looking to explore this lucrative field.  Explains to millennial investors how success is within their grasp Includes information on new mobile tools Shows you how to research, analyze and manage potential properties Covers how the real estate market goes through changes and cycles This new edition of Real Estate Investing for Canadians For Dummies helps you confidently identify opportunities in a challenging market.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Investing in Real Estate 5 Chapter 1: Identifying Opportunities 7 Chapter 2: Exploring Real Estate Investments 23 Chapter 3: Knowing the Challenges 47 Chapter 4: Establishing Your Investment Strategy 63 Part 2: Preparing to Buy: Financing Real Estate Investments 79 Chapter 5: Looking Before You Leap: Ownership and Legal Considerations 81 Chapter 6: Pulling Together the Cash: Assessing Your Resources 105 Chapter 7: Getting Help: Mortgages and Other Financing 123 Chapter 8: Cutting Costs: Making Financing Go Further 151 Part 3: Selecting Properties 171 Chapter 9: Scouting Properties: Where to Look and What to Look For 173 Chapter 10: Determining Value: Price versus Potential 197 Chapter 11: Doing Your Due Diligence 211 Chapter 12: Closing the Deal 227 Part 4: Building Value: Managing Your Investment and Seeing a Return 247 Chapter 13: Managing Properties 249 Chapter 14: Managing Risks 277 Chapter 15: Accounting for Gain 297 Chapter 16: Trading Up, Trading Out 317 Part 5: The Part of Tens 339 Chapter 17: Ten Resources for Property Information 341 Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make the Most of Tough Times 349 Index 357