The Amazon Effect
It was revealed just two months ago that Amazon will take over the existing Canada Post building in Downtown Vancouver. This move entails providing 3,000 new jobs to the city and along with many others – even Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in favour of this....
Never Too Early or Too Late to Start Investing in Real Estate
"Is it too late for me to start investing in real estate?" Watch this video for two different perspectives from a teenager and a man in his 60's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgtCb-sQno
An Evening and a Lifetime with Oprah
Like many of you, I have been watching Oprah since I was a little girl. Oprah has inspired us as we graduated from high school, went off to college, got married, sat and folded laundry in our living room, made dinner in our kitchen, and then had children of our...
Top Suggestion for Success: Marry the Right Person
I came across a framed poster of H. Jackson Brown Jr.’s “21 Suggestions for Success”. I absolutely l-o-v-e this poster and often go look at it just to ponder upon these 21 Suggestions. But before moving forward with this post, I think it will be important to define...
How I Got Out of the Rat Race
Have you ever dreamed of living off your investment profits, where working is OPTIONAL? See how Gordon Robbins went from zero investment properties to creating enough passive income from his real estate to pay for his desired lifestyle.
The Difference Between Winners & Losers
What is the difference between winners and losers? Experts say it's persistence. Your ability to keep pursuing your dreams day after day even though it's uncomfortable, to keep going after many failures, and to still keep on going even when the people around you tell...
The Wealthy Barber Could Have Been Much Wealthier
I’ve had the pleasure of watching David Chilton speak in person at the Vancouver Investors Forum in November of 2012. For those of you who don’t know David, he is the new Dragon on CBC’s hit TV show, Dragon’s Den, and the best-selling author of “The Wealthy Barber”....
Do you Have What it Takes to be a Successful Real Estate Investor?
This cute interview talks about the 9 characteristics of a successful real estate investor, and features Marco Chim who has semi-retired before 30 years old from multiple streams of passive income. Interviewed by Mini T. Please share this video or comment below if you...
The 800 Metre Rule
So first of all, what is the 800 Metre Rule and why is it important to apply this to your investment properties BEFORE purchasing? Savvy Investors state that if your property is within 800 meters or less from the LRT or Sky train station, it will be worth more...
Should YOU Quit Your Job to Become a Full-Time Real Estate Investor?
Some people have asked me if I recommend them to quit their job to invest in real estate full time. Watch this video of Mini-T interviewing investor Marco Chim, who has semi-retired from his full-time job before turning 30 years old.
Saving for your Down Payment (Part 2)
Is saving money for the down payment on your investment property almost impossible? Do you feel hopeless because you think real estate investing is something only “The Rich” can afford to do? Well there’s hope for you. I’m a single mom and have always been a pretty...