How To Build Wealth Through Real Estate Real estate has been proven to contribute significantly to individual and household wealth. This is because investing in a home can build wealth through equity and appreciation. Equity represents the current value of the property minus any debts or liabilities. Appreciation means the growth of the property’s value…
Canada’s housing market has taken investors on a ride over the past few years. After a brutal slowdown in 2023 and early 2024, things seemed to be turning a corner in late 2024—sales were surging, interest rates were finally coming down, and confidence was returning. But just when it looked like the rebound was here…
Want to Build Real Wealth? Stop Guessing and Follow This Blueprint Most investors try to build wealth without a real plan. They chase hot stocks, jump in and out of markets, and hope for the best. That’s how you stay broke. The wealthiest investors don’t guess—they follow a system. This guide breaks down the five essential financial…
The BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—is one of the most powerful strategies for building a real estate portfolio without constantly injecting new capital. But it’s not foolproof. For first-time investors, a few wrong moves can derail the entire cycle—leading to missed refinance windows, disappointing returns, or deals that flat-out don’t work. Here are seven…
Picture this: You’ve just picked up the keys to your dream rental property. It’s not perfect—yet. There’s a leaky faucet, the floors look tired, and the kitchen hasn’t been updated since disco was cool. Naturally, you’re itching to whip out your toolkit (or your contractor’s phone number) and make it shine. But before you dive…
Let’s keep this simple. If your mortgage rate is 5%, and your investments return 7%, then every extra dollar you put toward your mortgage is a 2% loss. Still feel good about paying down that house? In 2025, this is one of the most misunderstood dynamics in personal finance. Most Canadians are still stuck on…
If you’ve been hesitating to buy or sell a home because of interest rates, the economy, or upcoming elections, you’re not alone. Uncertainty can make any major financial decision feel risky. But what if the factors we focus on—like market conditions and economic forecasts—aren’t as important as we think? Some of the most successful investors, from Warren…