Investor Resource

Do you charge HST on rental leases?

Please note that I'm not a tax accountant and the post is for informational purposes only. Please verify the information you're relying on and consult with an accountant. Following are the exemptions

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Six reasons to work with a dedicated investment REALTOR

There are over 26,000 real estate agents in Toronto helping clients buy and sell real estate yet we only see about 8000 to 9000 transactions a month.  The numbers yield to less than 4 transactions per agent per year which leads the question, is your REALOR the right one?  It’s important to know who is representing you in your sale. …

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Real estate: A ‘secret’ tax shelter

Real Estate has long been a great investment vehicle contributing to thousand of millionaire’s wealths.  Did you know that it can also be a great tax shelter? I came across the following articles in the Financial Post which articulated why Real Estate as a tax shelter is such a secret. Please read and I hope you enjoy… Real estate: A …

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What is cash on cash?

Cash on cash is another ratio used by today’s investors to gauge the worthiness of an investment. Cash on cash is a general comparison value of cash flow to qualify if a property warrant further analysis. Possible uses would be see if a property is undervalued based on income being generated or on properties where cash flow is king. Here’s …

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