Category Archives: Real Estate Investments

Wanted Student Interns – A Win Win for All Businesses

  I have my first international student intern’s placement with Niagara on the Lake Cottage Rental coming to the end of her “virtual internship” Brianna is from an American University and she’s done exactly what I always wanted my interns … Continue reading →

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You Never Get A Second Chance To Make A First Impression

You never get a second chance to make a first impression when it comes to your vacation rental’s curb appeal, make sure your guests find your vacation rental inviting to their eyes and senses.   First impressions count when it … Continue reading →

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Home Stays – How To Make Money While You Live In Your Dream Home

Home Stays comes from the idea to give a visitor or student the typical local experience, complete with living with a host family, tasting local cuisine and visiting areas of interest. To put it simply, a home stay combines the … Continue reading →

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Timeshares The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Timeshares are based on the concept of fractional ownership in a property. You can purchase one month,then you own 1/12 of the unit. Other buyers will purchase the remaining fractions. When you purchase one week at a timeshare condominium each … Continue reading →

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Timeshares, Good Or Bad Investment?

A timeshare is not an investment. Investments are designed to appreciate in value, generate income, or do both. A timeshare is unlikely to do either, despite what the salesperson says. Thus, selling for a profit is an uphill battle considering … Continue reading →

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Is Your Vacation Rental Marketable?

The vacation rental industry has turned into an enormous billion dollar market that has taken shape and has been evolving worldwide over the past few decades. Online services have followed, assisting vacation rental property owners to now effectively market their … Continue reading →

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Is This The End Of Small Real Estate Investors?

In Canada, right now, it’s becoming more and more difficult for real estate investors to make money. The reason for this is that it’s becoming more challenging for real estate investors to obtain money from the bank.  Also, the Landlord and Tenant Board’s guidelines are making … Continue reading →

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Banking In The Real Estate World

As a real estate investor, I find it difficult to understand why banks make it so complicated for real estate financing, especially when real estate investors have to prove themselves to the bank that they are a good financial risk.   In … Continue reading →

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How To Start A Business With Zero Funds

Starting a new business  isn’t always easy, but with the right attitude, and not wanting to make a million in the first year, you can comfortably start a new business. In fact you can start  one without spending more than a few … Continue reading →

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Vacation Home Owners – Don’t Fear Negative Reviews

I came across a really good article that I want to share with investors thinking of getting into the vacation rental business that I’d like to share with my readers.   It’s face and strategy, which puts owners at a … Continue reading →

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