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• July 31 2007 25 year vs. 40 year Amortization
  A 40 year amortization mortgage option may not be for everyone, but as house prices rise it may be an option more and more people will consider.
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• 5 Questions to Ask Before you Buy a House
  Calling about for sale by owner properties? It's not about lot size, bedrooms or baths; you start with the five questions to ask before you buy that house.
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• 5 Steps to Rent out your Property
  Real Estate Investing made easier...here are steps to rent out your property, basement suite, garage or any other residential rental unit.
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• 7 Habits of Effective Real Estate Investors
  As I look at the seven habits of highly effective real estate investors, it occurs to me that none of the habits of a real estate investor are particularly extraordinary. In other words - anyone could be a highly effective real estate investor if they wanted to be.
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• A No Money Down Real Estate Deal Doesn't Mean It Won't Cost You
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• About Dave Peniuk & Julie Broad
  Dave Peniuk and Julie Broad are the founders behind Rev N You with Real Estate. Dave and Julie are passionate about real estate investing, and helping others achieve their real estate investing goals.
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• Another Goal Setting Program
  Follow The Step-By-Step Success Blueprint Laid Out In The Magic Hundred And Put An End To Serial Goal Setting And Achieve Some Serious Goal Getting!
  
  
• November 18 2007 Automatic Wealth
  Being able to wake up richer everyday, is one of the reasons we love investing in real estate, and why we recommend the book by Michael Masterson, Automatic Wealth.
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• Buy Property in a Corporation
  Getting financing as a real estate investor is one of the biggest challenges you'll face. And many real estate guru's suggest you buy property in a corporation, but it's not as simple as that. Listen as we discuss getting a mortgage for a property you buy in a corporation.
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• Buying Pre-Construction Condos
  Buying pre-construction condos in Canada is not for the faint of heart. But, in our experience, if you do your research, know your objectives, and have some luck, your purchase should turn out strongly.
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• Canada and US Financing Options
  Getting financing as a real estate investor is one of the biggest challenges you'll face. And your financing options are even more limited when you're an american buying in canada or a canadian buying in the U.S. Listen as we discuss the best options for both.
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• Commercial Real Estate Investing
  Commercial Real Estate Investing has it's good points and bad points. The thing to do is figure out what vehicles suit your objectives, do your research, and you'll be well prepared to make the most of it.
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• Emerging Real Estate Markets
  David Lindahl's book explains how to identify emerging real estate markets.
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• Evaluating your Real Estate Investment
  Robert Allen and Russ Whitney preach about no money down real estate and are quick to focus on monthly cash flow, but it shouldn't be your only consideration. Here's how you should evaluate your real estate investment.
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• Financing Real Estate Investments
  Getting financing as a real estate investor is one of the biggest challenges you'll face. And, in Canada with the removal of 40 year amortization mortgages, the best you can do is a 35 year amortization. So, what are some tips and pointers for financing real estate investments in canada?
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• September 25 2006 Fitting into the Bank Box with your Real Estate Purchase
  Dealing with banks to get mortgages is probably the most frustrating and difficult part of buying rental properties. Using a mortgage broker that knows investment real estate is the best solution to this challenge.
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• Five Ways to Know that You've Found a Great Investment Property
  Five ways to know you've found a great investment property... real estate investing is simple but not always easy. Finding a good investment property gets easier with these five "ah ha's"!
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• Five Ways to Protect Yourself from a Bad Property Manager
  Hiring a bad property manager can make you want to exit realestate forever. Make sure you know how to protect yourself from a bad property manager.
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• Flipping Real Estate
  Flipping real estate sometimes includes everything from ripping out walls, redoing the plumbing and wiring, to putting on the finishing touches, and then you have to sell it.
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• August 15 2006 For the love of money
  You have found your potential real estate purchase, and you did the analysis now you need to put in an offer. Determine your price, and what conditions you will put on your offer.
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• Getting Started in Real Estate Investing
  The recurring theme in response to our query "What's your single most important question about real estate investing?" was fear and insecurity about how to start.
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• Goal Setting Program
  How You Can Discover What The Hidden Secret In Think and Grow Rich Is And Apply It To Naturally Achieve The Goals You Truly Desire
  
  
• Home
  Fear is probably the biggest obstacle to getting started. We've heard that from so many friends, family members, readers and colleagues. Fear in real estate investing is normal but the easiest way to conquer fear is to educate yourself, make a plan and then take action!
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• House Prices Too Expensive
  If you think house prices are high in Canada, check out the rest of the world. We talk about where to buy a house (and how!).
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• How About Freedom 40 Retiring with Real Estate
  Retiring with real estate is possible with five average- priced properties paid off completely.
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• How To Value Commercial Real Estate
  The basics of valuing commercial real estate using comparables, replacement cost and capitalization rate. Alongside stories of two Canadian real estate investors learning the ropes.
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• Investing in Real Estate vs. Stocks
  Where do you get the best bang for your buck: investing in real estate or investing in stocks? It's the never ending real estate vs. stocks debate.
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• Is Making Money in Real Estate Right For You
  Making money in real estate has always been a sound way to build wealth. But, it is not for everyone - take this short quiz to find out if it's right for you.
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• Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate
  The biggest question we get asked by our friends and people we meet at networking events is: "Do you think now is a good time to buy real estate?". It's actually a question that makes us feel a bit awkward. Do people expect that we have a crystal ball?
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• It is Not All in the Numbers When Investing in Real Estate
  Investing in Real Estate is not just about finding no money down properties like Russ Whitney suggests, it's about finding a property that meets your goals and won't drive you insane.
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• Location Location Location
  It's still about location when it comes to real estate investing. But, it's about finding a location that is right for your real estate investment goals.
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• Long Distance Real Estate Investing
  You really don't have to live where you invest if you find there are more opportunities elsewhere - but long distance real estate investing is made easier if you know someone nearby that can check things out for you.
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• Making Money in Real Estate is as Easy as 1-2-3
  Making money in real estate can be done through appreciation, positive cash flow and other people's money paying for your mortgage.
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• April 22 2007 Making Money while you Sleep
  There are many advantages to owning realing estate including the ability to leverage, make money while you sleep, make powerful ROI's, and more.
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• Money for Real Estate Investing
  One of the critical pieces to the real estate investing puzzle is financing. Here's the basics you need to understand about the most common sources of money for real estate investing.
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• July 31 2007 Money Pit Properties
  As I happily took possession of my new propery I realized that it was a money pit with it's leaky roof, problem tenant and mouldy bathrooms.
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• Mortgage Market in Canada
  With all the changes to the mortgage market in Canada, what kind of mortgage is right for a real estate investor? Join us as we interview Cindy Faulkner, President and Owner of Meridian Coastal Mortgages, about mortgages, variable rate mortgages, tips for real estate investors wanting financing and more.
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• Newsletter Sign Up
  Getting Rich in Real Estate: How to Avoid the Mistakes, Pitfalls And Hassles … And Attain Financial Freedom Sooner Than You Ever Thought Possible
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• No Money Down Real Estate Investing
  No money real estate investing is not all the guru's make it out to be. No money down does not mean it won't end up costing you a lot of money.
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• Our Blog
  Our Blog: Life as Real Estate Investors
  
  
• Past Articles
  Past articles from Rev N You with real estate newsletters where topics from financing your investments, dealing with property managers, finding good tenants and managing the stress of money pit properties are discussed.
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• February 11 2007 Playing the Real Estate Insurance Game
  Real estate nsurance is difficult to obtain (and often more costly) if you or your investment property has any red flags. Find out how to find real estate insurance for any investment property.
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• Real Estate Investing Dip
  Real estate investing is not easy, but it is simple. Anyone can do it. But not everyone will succeed. And I think Seth has found the fundamental reasons why many people won't succeed.
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• Real Estate Agents: Whose Side Are They On?
  Do you actually need real estate agents representing you when you're buying a property? It may seem like they only have their commission on their mind and not your best interests.
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• Real Estate Investing Basics
  Just because property values are dipping a bit doesn't mean you can't make money in real estate. Here's why...there are three ways to make money in real estate...appreciation is only one of them.
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• Real Estate Investing Goals
  What do you want to achieve with real estate investing? Is it financial freedom, wealth or just a bit of diversification. Investing in real estate is best done with a clear sense of goals.
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• Real Estate Investing in Canada vs the US
  Any real estate investor that wants to get started real estate investing across the border should know the difference between real estate investing in Canada versus the United States. Lending, taxation and the economic environment are very different.
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• Real Estate Market in Canada
  The real estate market in Canada is changing - the recent announcement of the end to the six year housing boom is one of many indicators. That shouldn't stop you from investing though.
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• Real Estate Market Overview
  Listen as we discuss the real estate market. Is now a good time to buy real estate? And if you are thinking of buying real estate...what should and shouldn't you be doing? The market is scary right now... best to get the facts before you make your decisions.
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• Renting to Tenants - Preventing Tenant Turnover
  Renting to tenants and preventing tenant turnover is tricky - especially in new construction units. Learn how to keep your renters longer by knowing the landlord tenant law in your province before you rent out your basement or buy a rental property.
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• Resources
  Resources, tools and tips for investing in real estate in Canada.
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• Rich Dad Poor Dad
  Concepts from the book Rich Dad Poor Dad got us started in real estate investing - learn more about the two key concepts in this great book.
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• Scared of Real Estate Investing?
  Fear is probably the biggest obstacle to getting started. We've heard that from so many friends, family members, readers and colleagues. Fear in real estate investing is normal but the easiest way to conquer fear is to educate yourself, make a plan and then take action!
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• Sell your Property at a Loss
  Sometimes holding a property is not the best thing... why you might want to consider selling your real estate investment at a loss.
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• Start Real Estate Investing with No Money
  If you are slipping further and further into debt each month and you think real estate investing is going to save you, it won't. Here's how you CAN start real estate investing with no money though.
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• Sweating the Small Stuff in Real Estate Investing
  When you are real estate investing, sometimes it's just as important to worry about the little things as it is to take a step back and look at the big picture.
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• September 30 2007 Tax Write offs from Real Estate
  As a real estate investor, you will pay tax on the rental income you earn on the property as well as on any capital gains when you sell. The amount of tax you pay can be reduced by tax write offs from real estate investment operations and losses.
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• October 29 2007 Tax Write Offs from Real Estate
  Before I spend a cent on a real estate investment, I consider what is a tax write off from real estate. A good way to do this is to have a decent understanding of what qualifies as current and capital expense.
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• March 25 2008 Ten Real Estate Words Every Investor Should Know
  Every real estate investor should know these ten real estate words before they invest in a property. Freehold, leasehold interest, tenants in common and others are good real estate words to know.
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• The Dip
  Real Estate Investing and The Dip - Know when to quit and know when to keep going.
  
  
• The Mortgage Market in Canada
  With all the changes to the mortgage market in Canada, what kind of mortgage is right for a real estate investor? Join us as we interview Cindy Faulkner, President and Owner of Meridian Coastal Mortgages, about mortgages, variable rate mortgages, tips for real estate investors wanting financing and more.
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• The One Thing You Must Do as a Real Estate Investor
  It's something everyone should do, but it's really one thing you must do as a real estate investor. Your Credit Score is a critical number for your real estate investing (and keeping tabs on it also helps prevent identity theft). Here's how to check it, and why.
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• The Real Estate Investing Course You Should Not Take
  The real estate investing courses you shouldn't take...and other real estate investing advice from two Canadian real estate investors.
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• The Starbucks Area
  When buying our new home in Burnaby, BC I insisted that we find a Starbucks Area, not because of my love for their Americano's but because they are real estate guru's.
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• The Three Most Destructive Emotions in Real Estate Investing
  There are three destructive emotions in real estate investing. They are easy to spot, but what can you do to help keep them from controlling your decisions? It's simple... you only need to do one little thing!!
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• February 21 2008 The Truth about goal setting
  Start today and begin goal setting. Be sure to make your goal(s) specific and measurable so you can track your progress!
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• October 15 2006 Vendor Take Back Mortgage
  A VTB or Vendor Take Back, is simply where the seller (Vendor) of a property is willing to provide some or all of the mortgage financing on that property.
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• We Were Robbed by our Property Manager
  When hiring a property manager don't just grab the cheapest man on the block and afterwards keep a close eye on the rent and the expenses.
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• October 15 2006 When the Bank Box is Too Small to buy your home
  How we did our 11 deals in five years - it just takes a little creativity to get out of the "bank box".
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• January 5 2008 Zero Down A Dream or a Curse
  On the surface, zero down (100% Financing) on an investment property seems like a fantastic idea. With no money down, it seems you can't go wrong. But, that is not necessarily true.
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