Taking A Research-Based Approach to Investing...Some Helpful Tools

As an asset class, one of the key factors differentiating real estate from other investment categories is the fact that real estate is essentially geographically localized. Unlike the financial markets, investment properties in various locales cannot be transacted on an ...

Sometimes The Best Investment Approach Is Sitting on the Sidelines

If you have had the chance to read our October Market Recap you will be well aware that the momentum that has propelled the Nanaimo market to record highs appears to be losing steam. Most of the metrics we ...

7 Key Considerations When Evaluating Markets For Investment…

As you know, Real Estate is all about location, location, location. Last month in our Investor Insights piece titled “Should You Focus Your Real Estate Investments on Your Local Market” we outlined our case as to why it may make ...

Should You Focus Your Real Estate Investments on Your Local Market?

Market conditions on Central Vancouver Island have risen to a level where finding cash-flowing residential properties without a sizeable down payment is nearly impossible. If you are able to find a good opportunity, the return is likely to be ...

Property Management: Is It Worth It?

For residential property investors on Central Vancouver Island, the last two years has been exhilarating for those with a sizeable portfolio, while increasingly challenging for those patiently waiting for the right property to come along and in the process chasing the market up. Currently ...

Rising Interest Rates: What Would This Mean for Investors?

In recent weeks, speculation over the Bank of Canada’s intention to raise interest rates has dominated much of the conversation in financial circles. At this point, it appears it’s more a question of when than if. There is now fairly strong ...

A Secondary Suite: Is It Right For You?

For investors, purchasing a home with a secondary suite can be the difference between a property cash flowing and not. For buyers wanting to get into the most desirable neighbourhoods, purchasing a home with a secondary suite may be the ...