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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- May 31, 2019
- 1 min
When should you get a Land Survey?
There are several reasons and or situations that you should be getting a land survey. Below are our top 7 reasons: Buying a new piece of...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Feb 20, 2019
- 1 min
Financing US investment properties for Canadians
If you plan on purchasing a US residential investment property you will have less financing options than purchasing property domestically....
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Mar 20, 2017
- 1 min
Realtors Slash Fees in Hot GTA Market
Detached single family home prices in Toronto rose to beyond $1.5M in February of this year, and given the sky high prices real estate...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Feb 5, 2017
- 2 min
Four Phases of the Real Estate Cycle
Canadian Real Estate prices have been rising steadily over the past few years, especially in the Greater Toronto and Vancouver areas. ...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Feb 5, 2017
- 2 min
Having Trouble Purchasing Property in a Competitive Market? Check out these tips.
Investing in Real Estate in a Competitive Market can be challenging. It is common to have multiple offers on most appropriately priced...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Feb 5, 2017
- 2 min
Real Estate Investing in a Holdco: Pros and Cons
A holding company or Holdco for short is a corporation whose sole purpose is to hold assets. Generally, there are two benefits and or...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Feb 5, 2017
- 1 min
Conventional Vs Collateral Mortgages: What you need to know.
In 2014 banks became required to disclose general information on collateral mortgages on their website. This was due to confusion on...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 30, 2017
- 2 min
To use or not to use a General Contractor - Part 2
In Part 1 of this article we discussed the pros and cons of hiring a general contractor. For those who would rather be their own project...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 30, 2017
- 2 min
To use or not to use a General Contractor- Part 1
If you are doing a property re-model you’ll need to decide whether you want to use a general contractor to manage your project or to take...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 30, 2017
- 2 min
8 Tenant Pre-screening Questions
The majority of tenant problems can actually be eliminated during the screening process. The very first step is pre-screening which is...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 30, 2017
- 2 min
7 Low Cost Upgrades for Maximizing Rental Income
In order to keep up the value of your property and keep your tenants satisfied investment in your rental property will be required time...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 30, 2017
- 1 min
Credit Fundamentals for Investors
While having good credit is not necessary to invest in Real Estate it certainly makes it a lot easier. Your credit report is maintained...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 27, 2017
- 2 min
Top 3 Property Management Tips
For many people looking to get into Real Estate property management is one of the biggest deterrents. It is amongst the top reasons many...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 27, 2017
- 2 min
How to Survive the Real Estate Game
To survive in the Real Estate game long term can be a daunting challenge. It requires the attributes of patience, persistence, and...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 26, 2017
- 2 min
Understanding CMHC Insurance for Multi-Residential Properties
The down payment requirement on multi-residential properties (5 units or more) is typically 25-30% of the appraised value. One method to...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 26, 2017
- 1 min
Is Buying a Home a Good Investment? Here is the Mathematical Proof.
This is not to bash home ownership. Relative to renting it’s often a better long term option and there is also an emotional component to...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 11, 2017
- 2 min
3 Real Estate Wholesaling Tips
Wholesaling is an effective short term strategy that can be used to create quick profits. It involves finding a property that is below...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 10, 2017
- 1 min
Cosmetic Renovation Investment Strategy
The cosmetic renovation strategy is a common amongst investors. This means doing renovations that are visual in nature, and are like...
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Elias Zeekeh, MBA, CPA, CMA
- Jan 10, 2017
- 2 min
8 Quick Tips Hiring Contractors
Hiring and managing contractors is a stressful part of doing home renovations. Below are some helpful tips to make the process easier:...
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