Ontario Real Estate Forum
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Where to invest in Ontario under 500k.
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I own a property in Brantford, Ontario. Now i want to invest in another property. I liked London city but getting a good property under 500k is almost impossible there. How is Waterford for... View more
Niagara Region Rental Property
Good Afternoon,Does anyone have recent experience investing in St. Catharines? I owned there from 87-91 and always liked the area. Prices are looking good for multi-unit properties ( less than 4 units). I would like... View more
What rates are you getting for commercial loans in Ontario?
Hi all, in Ontario Canada, can you share what your experience has been like with commercial loans on multi-family small buildings (8-12 units for example) with 80% LTV?Is it somewhat similar to residential or higher... View more
Where to invest in Ontario under 250k? (BRRRR)
Hey guys! Just wondering if it's still within expectation to find properties suitable for the BRRRR strategy that cost less than 250k? If so, what cities?I know Windsor had single family homes that ranged from 150-200k... View more
Where is everyone finding deals?
Hello Canadian BP members,
wanted to start a thread to see where everyone is finding deals these days. Ive been combing the MLS religiously and only come across a decent deal once in a blue moon. Wanted to know if... View more
Being too careful or just paranoid?
Hey guys,I need some help. I've been researching, consuming information for 2+ years so I can start to invest in long-term rental properties. I'm at a point where i'm double guessing everything. I think I can tell a... View more
Cheapest places to invest in Ontario?
Hi all!
Looking for some advice on new pockets/regions in Ontario to consider purchasing a rental. As a little background, I currently own 2 rentals (Oakville and Burlington), but with prices rising so high so quickly... View more
Does .6% rule profitable in Ontario
I know the 1% rule is the ideal case, but that is no longer practical for most parts of Ontario especially Toronto GTA, is there anyone who has experience with renting with .6% or even less yet having positive cache... View more
Anyone had luck with 90%-95% LTV on properties in Ontario Canada?
Hi all, I am thinking about leveraging some of my existing residential properties. Essentially, taking out a 2nd mortgage to get to +90% LTV for one year or so. Has anyone done that? If yes, what has your experience... View more
Incorporating your real estate business?
Hi all!Looking for anyone's advice and opinions on incorporating their real estate investment portfolio. I currently own 2 rental properties and because of this I'm finding it difficult to secure a loan for future... View more
Where to invest in Ontario for under 400k!
Hey Guys! I wanted to get some opinions from fellow investors. I just had a talk with my mortgage broker and essentially I got a budget for about 400k. I'm hoping to BRRRR properties in Ontario somewhere, so where do... View more
Finding deals Ontario
Hello everyone,I have been actively looking for single and multi family deals. For single family I have been looking for fix and flip projects. For the multi unit I'm also looking for properties I can add value to thru... View more
Ontario Disability
Anyone has any experience renting out to ODSP (Ontario Disability)? Any gotcahs? Anything to look out for?
Hamilton or Peterborough Real Estate Markets?
Hi Everyone! I'm new to BP & also a first time real estate investor. I've been doing plenty of research and have narrowed down my strategy to hopefully BRRRR in either Hamilton or Peterborough (Ontario, Canada). I... View more
collingwood / blue montains
so i am aware that their are by-laws elimating short term rentals in the blue-mountain area , with strict by-law enfrocemnt , does anyone have any more insight to this or ways around it. or how about if i just did long... View more
Property Management Software Canada
Hey BiggerPockets,I am looking for a property management software. I have done a ton of research and I feel a little overwhelmed at the amount of options. I have 9 doors currently, but I am definitely looking to... View more
Banks beer look VS realtors Bull look
Sound like realtors in Ontario are so happy that market is active and prices are on rise for houses in general, while bankers have a bearish look and think the worst is yet to come. After doing some research the only... View more
Can I lease out a Garage and Workshop on a RES20 zoned land.
Can I rent out / lease out a 2 Bay Garage with built in office and beside that another 2 Car Garage on a RES20 zoned property? A 5+ unit multifamily property sits on the land as well (grandfathered) and it's a double... View more
Cash For Keys Fail. Any other ideas?
I have a duplex property which I've just agreed to sell. Problem is that the tenants are refusing to leave. This could jeopardize the sale of the property.Anyone know if there is any recourse I have? I can apply for... View more
Resources for pre-MLS Listings in Burlington/Oakville
Might be a pointless question, as I would expect many are in search of the same thing. Anyone know of the best off-market listings for real estate (specifically in Burlington/Oakville etc.)? Craigslist seems to have... View more
Investing in a Condo in WAterloo
hi, I am willing to buy 2nd rental in waterloo, I am not sure where the market is going to go in next couple of years, would it be a good location for rentals, as vacancy rate is just 2% ?
Sole Proprietorship Vs. Corporation
I've been planning to invest in a property to rent it out and I'm not sure whether it would be better to do so as a corporation or a sole proprietor. Are there any tax benefits to creating a corporation?
Investors in Hamilton
Hey all, First post here and first time investor. I'm looking for some advice on the Hamilton area. Are there still areas of Hamilton to avoid for investing (i.e Barton st) or is the downtown area going through a bit... View more
Windsor, Ontario Real Estate Statistics April 2020 | COVID-19
Hey Everyone!
My name is Clarke Gallie, I'm an investment realtor with WinCity in Windsor, ON and wanted to share the recent data received for April 2020
TRANSACTION VOLUME
Market activity (the number of new listings)... View more
Wholesaling in Ottawa??
I was curious if anyone has completed one (or more) wholesaling deals in Ottawa? Any insights? What was the process like? Where did the lead come from (vacant home, divorce, pre-foreclosure etc.)? Any tips for a... View more