Investing: On Ownership, Volatility, and Teenagers
Welcome to Part Two of Investing’s Two Basic Options. In my previous blog post, I looked at the first option in investing: lending money. Today, let’s
September 7, 2018
When It Makes Sense To Rent a Home Instead of Buying
When I published my last blog post on the fact that it does not always make sense to keep the matrimonial home in a divorce,
May 8, 2018
Not All Dollars are Equal in Divorce Settlements
Tim and Connie decided to call it quits after more than a decade of marriage. There wasn’t a big crisis; it’s just that they grew
April 10, 2018
Claims about Rent to Own – What can you believe?
It looks like the hype about Rent to Own is back. Housing sales aren’t the only part of real estate that goes in cycles. Ten
June 14, 2017
How to Burn Your Mortgage in Three Years
No, that’s not a typo – I do mean three years. And that’s precisely what Sean Cooper did: He bought a house in the Greater
March 8, 2017
How one government decision can increase your investment risks
If you are the kind of person who shrugs with boredom whenever governments send you an update on policy changes, you might want to take
December 1, 2016
When should you walk away from an investment?
A reader of my blog, Jim*, reached out to me for advice. Several years ago, he got a good deal on a house that needed significant repairs,
November 17, 2016
Are rent-to-own deals still a good investment?
Last month, my business partner and I sent out an announcement saying that we are no longer accepting rent-to-own deals. The reaction has been interesting.
October 18, 2016
How I’m collecting from an ex-tenant who owes me money
I can non longer count the number of times that tenants have bailed on my rental units, leaving unpaid rent balances. In the past, my
May 12, 2016
Why I Don’t Believe Tenants and What I Do Instead
It doesn’t take much digging to find complaints about landlords: the guy’s a jerk, doesn’t ever repair anything, doesn’t respond to my calls, only cares
May 5, 2015
Collateral Mortgages Part 3 – What the Lawyers Said
This is the third, and final, installment in my series on collateral mortgages. My intention with this series is to provide consumers with as much
April 2, 2015
Collateral Mortgages Part 2 – Bankers Speak
A few weeks ago I published an article on my concerns regarding collateral mortgages. I outlined why I think they are problematic for many consumers
March 27, 2015
Why You Should Stay Away From Collateral Mortgages
Let’s cut to the chase: I’m not a big fan of collateral mortgages. They are mostly rotten for consumers looking for a first mortgage, but
February 23, 2015
Is Real Estate Investing the Answer for Immediate Income Needs?
Someone (let’s call her Rachel) reached out to me to ask the following question: What’s the fastest way to increase my income in order to
February 2, 2015
When an American company came to Canada to teach real estate investing – Doris’ rant
Dear American company, I’ve never actually gone public with a rant before. They’re usually reserved for close friends with whom I feel very comfortable, but
November 12, 2014
My worst real estate mistake
Recently I was reminded of the biggest lesson that I learned about investing in real estate. It was costly and very effective at ensuring that
August 28, 2014
Where there’s a will there’s a way
Quick test, True or False: 1. When you die, it will make no difference for your partner whether you were married or in a common-law
August 14, 2013
You’re 15, you’re married, you’re moving – Tahani’s story
Let me ask you a question: What would you do if you came home from school at 15 years of age only to be told
May 8, 2013
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